DAILY FORECAST: Cloudy with a chance of rain and flooding
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IDAHO FALLS — The winter storm advisory has been lifted in eastern Idaho for Friday, March 10.
However, the majority of eastern Idaho remains under a flood watch.
Starting Friday, temperatures are expected to rise into the mid 40s to near 50 in many areas where significant snow is still on the ground. Rapid snow melt is already occurring and is creating low land flooding, water over roads and flooding near homes. Expect more throughout the weekend.
The following cities are under the flood watch: Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Preston, Montpelier, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay.
Western Wyoming is under a winter storm warning with some 10 to 26 inches of snow predicted at higher elevations and 5 to 10 inches at lower elevations. Strong winds will also produce blowing and drifting snow.
No road closures are being reported as of 8 a.m. Friday.
The Idaho Transportation Department and Montana Transportation Department report dangerous conditions on Interstate 15 through the Monida Pass between Dubois and Dillon, Montana. Fog, slush and wet roads are being reported.
ITD also reports icy patches on Idaho Highway 34 between Soda Springs and the Wyoming State Line and on Idaho Highway 47 between Ashton and Warm River.
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Idaho Falls and Rexburg
The Idaho Falls and Rexburg areas will be cloudy Friday with a chance of rain. Highs of 45 to 52 degrees are expected. Winds of 10 to 15 mph will continue through the day into the night with lows of 24 to 31 degrees.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
Pocatello, Blackfoot, Firth and Shelley will be cloudy Friday with a chance of rain throughout the day. Temperatures will reach between 45 to 54 degrees with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph. Winds speeds will decrease slightly at night with lows of 25 to 33 degrees.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, and Victor
The Upper Valley and Teton Valley will see rain and snow in the morning and possibly the afternoon. Snow accumulation of up to 2 inches is possible. Temperatures will rise to between 41 and 48 degrees. At night it’ll be mostly cloudy with a continued chance of rain. Lows of 23 to 30 degrees are expected.
Arco, Challis, and Mackay
It’ll be cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. It’ll be partly sunny in the afternoon with a slight chance of rain or snow. Highs of 45 to 55 are expected. Skies will clear at night with lows of 21 to 29 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs
It’s going to rain most of the day with highs of 43 to 52 degrees. It’ll be cloudy at night with a slight chance of more rain. Lows of 23 to 31 are expected.
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