Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523° N Lon: 114.21611° W Elev: 5026.0 ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Feb 06:35 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Frank Church Wilderness

Today
Snow in the morning...then snow and rain in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches. Highs 35 to 44.
Tonight
A chance of snow and rain in the evening...then snow likely after midnight. Breezy. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Lows 26 to 34.
Wednesday
Snow likely in the morning...then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Windy. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 31 to 41. West winds around 30 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 9 to 19.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 33 to 43.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 13 to 23.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 37 to 47. Lows 16 to 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of snow. Highs 39 to 48.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 21 to 29. Highs 38 to 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows 16 to 26.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 39 to 49.



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