DAILY FORECAST: It’s gross out there. Seriously.
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IDAHO FALLS — Eastern Idaho is looking at a mixture of snow and rain for Tuesday, April 25.
All of western Wyoming and southern Montana are under a winter weather advisory or winter weather warning. Between 6 and 12 inches of snow is expected throughout the region, which is creating poor road conditions.
The rain is causing the Portneuf River to rise again. The river, which is more than a foot above flood stage, is measuring at 9.7 feet. Minor flooding is occurring along its banks. The river is expected to rise above 10.1 feet by Thursday morning causing moderate flooding in the surrounding area.
A flood advisory is still in effect for the Bear River in Bear Lake County. The river, and surrounding streams remain elevated and are slightly above their banks from Montpelier to the Wyoming State Line. Some minor field and dirt road flooding is occurring near Pegram and Dingle.
ROAD REPORT
No major road closures have been reported as of 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Difficult driving conditions are being reported on U.S. Highway 20 between Island Park and West Yellowstone, Montana. The roads are covered in snow.
Packed snow, icy and gusty winds are being reported on Interstate 15 between Dubois and Lima, Montana.
Winter weather conditions are also creating hazards on Idaho Highway 31 between Lamont and Tetonia, Idaho Highway 33 between Tetonia and the Wyoming State Line, U.S. Highway 30 between Georgetown and the Wyoming State Line, and U.S. Highway 89 between Montpelier and the Wyoming State Line.
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.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
The Upper Snake River Plain will see snow today with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 42 to 52 degrees are expected with west winds of 10 to 15 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of rain at night with lows of 32 to 39 degrees and continued winds.
Pocatello, Fort Hall and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will be cloudy today with a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 40 to 50 degrees are expected with west winds of 10 to 20 mph. Cloudy and rainy conditions will continue into the night with lows of 33 to 40 degrees with sustained winds.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Snake Highlands will be cloudy with a chance of snow showers and rain showers throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Up to 2 inches of snow is possible with highs of 37 to 47 degrees. It’ll remain cloudy at night with scattered rain and snow and lows of 26 to 33 degrees.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
The Lost Rivers area will be partly sunny today with a chance of snow in the morning and rain in the afternoon. Highs of 41 to 50 degrees are predicted. It’ll be cloudy at night with a slight chance of rain and snow showers and lows of 29 to 36 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will see lots of snow throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible with highs of 37 to 44 degrees. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night with scattered rain showers and a chance of snow. Lows of 29 to 36 degrees are expected.
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