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DAILY FORECAST: Cloud, windy with a chance of snow

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IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be colder today, with a chance of snow in some areas for Friday, April 14.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Lemhi County and southern Montana. Between 2 to 4 inches of snow could fall through midnight tonight.

There is a continued flood warning on the Portneuf River in Pocatello. The river is measuring above flood stage at 9.8 feet. Minor flooding is occurring along its banks. The river is expected to rise to 10.1 feet by this weekend causing moderate flooding of agricultural land near the river.

Additionally, a flood advisory is still in effect for the Bear River in Bear Lake County. The river remains elevated and is slightly above its banks from Montpelier to the Wyoming State Line. Some minor field and dirt road flooding is occurring near Pegram and Dingle.

ROAD REPORT

No road closures have been reported as of 10 a.m. Friday.

Difficult road conditions are being reported on U.S. Highway 20 between Island Park and West Yellowstone, Montana. Blowing snowing is on the roadway and visibility is reduced.

Idaho Highway 31 between Swan Valley and Victor will be closed starting Monday, April 17, through Tuesday, April 18, for bridge construction. The Idaho Transportation Department recommends travelers going to Driggs or Victor use Idaho Highway 33 or U.S. Highway 26 to reach their destination.

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.

SEE YOUR COMPLETE EASTIDAHONEWS.COM 10-DAY FORECAST HERE

DAILY FORECAST:

Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg

It’ll be mostly cloudy today with scattered rain and snow throughout the day. Highs of 41 to 50 degrees are expected with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph. The winds will increase throughout the day to between 20 to 30 mph. The chance for rain and snow continues at night with lows between 22 to 29 degrees. Winds speeds will decrease after midnight.

Pocatello and Blackfoot

The Lower Snake River Plain will be mostly cloudy today with scattered rain showers and a chance for snow. Highs of 41 to 50 degrees are expected. Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph will increase to between 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. It’ll be cloudy at night with a slight chance of rain and snow. Clouds will clear after midnight with decreasing winds and lows of 24 to 31 degrees.

St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor

The Upper Snake Highlands will be cloudy with scattered snow and rain showers throughout the day. Up to 2 inches of snow is possible with the chance for isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to between 40 to 47 degrees. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night with a continued chance for snow and thunderstorms. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall during the night with lows of 20 to 27 degrees.

Arco, Challis and Mackay

The Lost Rivers area will be cloudy today with scattered snow and rain showers. Thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. Up to 4 inches of snow could fall in the region with highs of 38 to 47 degrees. It’ll be cloudy at night with a continued chance for snow and thunderstorms. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall during the night with lows of 15 to 25 degrees.

Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs

The Caribou Highlands will be cloudy today with scattered snow and rain showers. Highs of 40 to 48 degrees are expected. Clouds, rain and snow will continue at night. Lows of 22 to 29 are expected.

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