WEATHER & ROADS: Sunny today with continued flooding
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IDAHO FALLS — Most of eastern Idaho is going to be warm and sunny for Thursday, May 25. There is a chance for rain and snow tonight in a few areas.
The only major weather advisories are due to continued flooding.
FLOODING:
The Big Wood River near Hailey has risen above flood stage. The river is now 6.1 feet and minor flooding is already occurring. Moderate flooding is forecast and the river could rise to 6.8 feet by next Friday morning. At that height some street flooding will occur in Hailey, Bellevue and Ketchum.
The Bear River in Bear Lake County continues to rise. The river is measuring above flood stage at 8 feet and is expected to reach 8.2 feet by Friday. Minor flooding is occurring on rural roads and in fields and pasture land in the Pegram and Dingle area. Driveways to low lying homes next to the river near Dingle may have water across them. Some basements of low lying homes next to the river will experience seepage.
The Salmon River from Stanley to the Lemhi County Line is flooding above its banks and flooding is expected to continue over the next few days.
The Big Lost River near Mackay and Antelope Creek near Darlington also are flooding. Officials say back country roads many be inundated with water and washed out. Travel in those areas is not advised.
The Portneuf River has dropped below flood stage and is now measuring at 8.1 feet. The river is expected to continue its decline through the week.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
The Upper Snake River Plain will be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 54 to 62 degrees are expected with southwest winds of up to 10 mph. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows of 36 to 43 degrees are expected with south winds of 10 mph.
Pocatello, Fort Hall and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will be mostly sunny today with highs of 54 to 62 degrees and west winds of 10 mph. It’ll be partly cloudy at night with a 20 percent chance of showers, lows of 38 to 45 and sustained winds.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Snake Highlands will be mostly cloudy today with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Highs of 52 to 59 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy at night with a chance of rain and snow after midnight and lows of 32 to 39 degrees.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
The Lost Rivers area will be mostly cloudy today with a chance of snow showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs of 51 to 61 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy at night with a chance of snow and thunderstorms. Up to 3 inches of snow could fall with lows of 35 to 42 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will be partly sunny today with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Highs of 53 to 50 degrees are predicted. At night it will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms and lows of 34 to 42 degrees.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
No major road closures are in effect as of Thursday at 10 a.m.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Several sections of Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Pocatello are being resurfaced and bridges are being repaired. Various lane closures and detours are in effect until this summer.
A traffic signal upgrade is underway at the State Street and Main Street intersection in Rigby. A temporary four-way stop condition is in effect until June 23.
Shoulder work is underway on Interstate 15 near Spencer between Sheep Station Road and Spencer Road. The right lane is closed and speed reductions are in effect. Construction should be complete by June 1.
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