DAILY FORECAST: Sun, warmer temperatures and possible flooding
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IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be a wet weekend in eastern Idaho.
Eastern Idaho remains under a flood watch for Friday, March 3. That advisory is in effect until at least Monday, due to expected rainfall and snow melt starting on Saturday. The following counties are effected: Bonneville, Madison, Bingham, Bannock, Jefferson, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power.
A more severe flood warning is in effect in Minidoka County and in northern Utah.
Expect rapid snow melt that may cause pooling of water and flooded roadways at low water crossings. Some roads may become washed out, and homeowners situated in areas of poor drainage may experience flooding.
The Idaho Transportation Department reports roads are in good condition throughout eastern Idaho.
No major road closures or hazards are being reported as of 8 a.m. Friday.
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Idaho Falls and Rexburg
It’ll be partly sunny Friday with highs of 31 to 41 degrees. The forecast also predicts northwest winds of 10 mph. By nighttime cloud cover will roll in with temperatures of between 21 to 29 degrees. East winds of 10 mph are predicted.
Pocatello
The Pocatello area will be partly sunny during the day on Friday with temperatures between 35 to 45 degrees. Southeast winds of up to 10 mph are predicted. At night, it will be mostly cloudy with lows of 24 to 32 degrees. Wind speeds will increase to 15 mph.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, and Victor
The Upper Valley and Teton Valley will be partly sunny during the day Friday with highs of 31 to 39 degrees. At night it will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows of 21 to 28 degrees are predicted.
Arco, Challis, and Mackay
It will be mostly sunny in this part of eastern Idaho. Highs of 33 to 40 degrees during the day. At night it will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows of 20 to 28 degrees are predicted.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs
The region will be partly sunny with highs of 34 to 42 degrees. By nightfall cloud cover will roll in with lows of 21 to 29 degrees.
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