DAILY FORECAST: Rising temperatures, rain and a flood watch
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IDAHO FALLS — The majority of eastern Idaho remains under a flood watch for Thursday, March 9 due to rising temperatures and the risk of excessive snow melt.
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 possible, which could create low land flooding, water over roads and flooding near homes.
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.
A winter storm advisory also is still in effect for the following counties: Lemhi, Clark, Fremont, Teton and eastern Madison, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory will be active until Friday afternoon with heavy and blowing snow predicted throughout the region. Between 4 to 12 inches of snow has been predicted to fall between Tuesday and Friday in areas above 6,000 feet. Between 1 to 3 inches of snow is predicted in the valleys.
A winter storm warning has been issued for western Wyoming where some 10 to 26 inches of snow are expected to fall 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. Thursday.
The Idaho Transportation Department 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
It’ll be cloudy Thursday with a slight chance of rain and snow. Temperatures will be between 42 to 49 degrees during the day with southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain during the night with lows of 32 to 39 degrees. Winds will continue into the night.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
The Pocatello and Blackfoot area will be cloudy Thursday with a slight chance of rain throughout the day and temperature highs of 44 to 54 degrees. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph are predicted during the day and night. During the night there is a 50 percent chance of rain with lows of 34 to 41 degrees.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, and Victor
The Upper Valley and Teton Valley will be cloudy Thursday with a chance of snow and rain. Between 2 to 4 inches of snow could fall during the day with temperature highs of 37 to 44 degrees. More rain and snow at night with 3 to 7 inches of snow possible at higher elevations. Lows of 31 to 38 degrees are predicted.
Arco, Challis, and Mackay
The region will be mostly cloudy Thursday with a chance of snow and rain. Highs of 40 to 49 degrees are expected. At night the chance of rain and snow continues. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall with lows of 31 to 38 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs
A chance for snow and rain throughout the day with possible snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs of 40 to 50 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy at night with a chance of rain and lows of 29 to 36 degrees.
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