Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 2:42AM MDT until March 31 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches below 7000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, especially over mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 27 at 10:44AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
ESFPIH Above average temperatures Thursday preceding cold front passage will maintain low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing water in typical low spots can be expected, and we'll also likely see swelling in smaller creeks and tributaries that feed larger streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above bankful causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher flows. Despite cold frontal passage late Thursday, overnight low temperatures will remain above freezing for most areas Thursday night, continuing the runoff. Temperatures Friday and Saturday dip back down toward normals, and overnight lows will be
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 25 at 12:54PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
ESFPIH Temperatures will continue to run well above average through Thursday, increasing low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing water in typical low spots can be expected, and we'll also likely begin seeing the swelling of smaller creeks and tributaries that feed the larger streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above bankfull causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher flows. The warm temperatures will peak Wednesday with afternoon highs reaching well into the 60s in most locations, and into the 70s in some lower valleys. These will be the warmest readings
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 26 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
ESFPIH Temperatures will continue to run well above average through Thursday, increasing low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing water in typical low spots can be expected, and we'll also likely begin seeing the swelling of smaller creeks and tributaries that feed the larger streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above bankfull causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher flows. Temperatures will remain anomalously warm until a cold front passage Thursday. Even the overnight lows will stay above freezing through Thursday night, which will exacerbate snowmelt runoff. A cooldown is forecast
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 24 at 12:09PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
ESFPIH Temperatures today through Thursday will be well above averages, increasing low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing water in typical low spots may occur, but we'll also likely begin seeing the swelling of smaller creeks and tributaries that feed the larger streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above bankfull causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher flows. The warm temperatures will peak Wednesday with afternoon highs reaching above 60s and some locations in the South Hills and lower Snake Plain getting above 70 degrees. These will be the warmest readings
Wind Advisory issued March 22 at 10:36AM MDT until March 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 22 at 3:10AM MDT until March 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches, 4 to 8 inches above pass level. Winds gusting 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 22 at 3:10AM MDT until March 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, 3 to 6 inches across the highest peaks and above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and north and west of Sun Valley. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory issued March 21 at 2:12PM MDT until March 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 7:49AM MDT until March 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, 6 to 12 inches across the highest peaks and above pass level. Winds gusting 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.