DAILY FORECAST: It’s going to snow again…
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UPDATE:
A special weather alert has been issued in eastern Idaho due to a significant thunderstorm due to hit this afternoon. The alert is in effect for the following counties: Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Bonneville, Madison, Jefferson, Power, Butte and Cassia.
Half-inch hail and strong winds of up to 40 to 50 mph area are predicted with the thunderstorms until 3 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY
IDAHO FALLS — Snow is returning to most of eastern Idaho for Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the following counties: Bear Lake, Franklin, Caribou, Bannock, western Bonneville and western Bingham. Up to 3 inches of snow are expected to fall in the valleys and up to 8 inches in the mountain passes. The advisory expires Sunday night.
A winter weather advisory also has been issued for Clark, Fremont, Teton, western Madison and Lemhi counties starting at 9 p.m. today through Sunday night. Between 1 to 4 inches of snow is predicted to fall in the region.
A much more severe winter storm warning has been issued in western Wyoming where some 10 to 20 inches of snow could fall between today and Sunday. Travel over the Teton and Togwotee passes may become difficult with deep wet snow accumulating on road surfaces and visibility being reduced below an eighth of a mile at times, according to the National Weather Service.
Most of the rest of eastern and central Idaho is under a hazardous weather outlook. High winds, rain and snow are in the forecast throughout the weekend.
Yesterday’s rain, combined with the rain expected this weekend is leading to worsening flood conditions in some areas.
The Bear River in Bear Lake County is once again nearing flood stage and is measuring at 7.8 feet. The forecast shows the river could crest above flood stage on Sunday and reach up to 9.2 feet by Tuesday. Minor flooding along the banks is expected.
The Portneuf River in Pocatello is measuring at 9 feet and minor flooding is still occurring along its banks. The river is expected to rise to above 10 feet by Sunday. Moderate flooding is expected.
ROAD REPORT
No major road closures are being reported as of 8 a.m. Saturday.
The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting difficult conditions on U.S. Highway 20 between Island Park and the Montana State Line. Light snow and slush is on the roadway and conditions are slippery.
Difficult conditions are also being reported on U.S. Highway 26 between Swan Valley and the Wyoming State Line. Light snow, icy patches and slush are on the roadway along with some patchy fog.
The same poor conditions are being reported on U.S. Highway 30 between Lava Hot Springs and the Wyoming State Line and U.S. Highway 89 between Montpelier and the Wyoming State Line.
Rain, snow and slush are also impacting a section of Interstate 15 between Downey and Malad and Idaho Highway 38 between Malad and Holbrook.
Construction on northbound Interstate 15 between exit 72 (Chubbuck) and exit 80 (Fort Hall) has been reduced to one lane due to bridge maintenance. Expect delays and reduced speed of 65 mph through May 12.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
It’ll be rainy tonight in the Upper Snake River Plain. Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected. The storms may produce gusty winds. South winds of 10 to 20 mph will increase to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to between 43 to 51 degrees. At night there is a 70 percent chance it will continue to rain or snow. Up to 2 inches of snow is possible. Lows of 25 to 32 degrees are predicted with west winds of 15 to 25 mph.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will see rain throughout the day with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. The storms may produce gusty winds. South winds of 10 to 20 mph will increase to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Highs of 43 to 50 degrees are expected. At night it will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Up to 3 inches of snow could fall. Lows of 26 to 33 degrees are expected with continued high winds.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Snake Highlands will see snow and rain showers today with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall above 6,400 feet. Highs of 42 to 49 degrees are expected. At night there will be widespread snow showers with up to 4 inches of snow possible. Lows of 23 to 30 degrees are expected.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
Rain, snow and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Lost River area today. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall during the day with highs of 40 to 50 degrees. It’ll be cloudy at night with scattered snow showers and lows of 21 to 28 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will see rain and snow throughout the day and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. The storms may produce gusty winds. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible above 6,100 feet. Highs of 40 to 47 degrees are expected. Widespread snow and rain showers are predicted during the night. Between 3 to 5 inches of snow could fall with lows of 23 to 30 degrees.
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