WEATHER & ROADS: A sunny and breezy Memorial Day
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IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be sunny with light winds this Memorial Day.
The only major weather alerts are due to the continued flooding in eastern and central Idaho.
FLOODING:
A flood warning is still in effect for the Big Wood River near Hailey. The river is now measuring at 4.8 feet and minor flooding is occurring. The river could rise to 6.7 feet by Wednesday morning. At that height some street flooding will occur in Hailey, Bellevue and Ketchum.
The Bear River in Bear Lake County is also under a flood warning. The river is measuring above flood stage at 7.9 feet. 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.
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.
SEE YOUR COMPLETE EASTIDAHONEWS.COM 10-DAY FORECAST HERE
DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
The Upper Snake River Plain will be sunny today with highs of 70 to 77 degrees and east winds of up to 10 mph. It’ll be mostly clear at night with lows of 42 to 49 degrees and north winds of 10 mph.
Pocatello, Fort Hall and Blackfoot
The Lower Snake River Plain will be sunny today with highs of 70 to 79 degrees and northwest winds of 10 mph. It’ll be clear at night with lows of 42 to 49 degrees and increasing east winds of 10 to 15 mph.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Snake Highlands will be mostly sunny today with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 66 to 74 degrees are expected. It’ll be partly cloudy at night with lows of 35 to 44 degrees.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
The Lost Rivers area will be sunny in the morning and then some clouds will roll in bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 68 to 78 degrees are expected. It’ll be partly cloudy at night with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows of 41 to 48 degrees are expected.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
The Caribou Highlands will be sunny today with highs of 69 to 76 degrees. It’ll be clear at night with lows of 39 to 49 degrees.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
No major weather-related road closures are in effect as of Monday at 8 a.m.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Idaho Highway 24 between Rupert and Acequia is closed for repairs. A detour is in operation until June 9.
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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