WEATHER & ROADS: Winter storm warning in effect for tonight
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IDAHO FALLS — Much of east Idaho will be hit by a snowstorm Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the following counties: Clark, Teton, Fremont and western Madison. Heavy snowfall of about 7 to 13 inches is expected in higher elevation areas, with some localized areas receiving up to 18 inches. Officials advise drivers to be prepared for reductions in visibility at times, especially over mountain passes.
A similar warning is in effect in central Idaho, where 8 to 17 inches are expected in the mountains and between 1 and 7 inches is possible in the valleys.
NWS also has issued a lesser winter weather advisory in the following counties: western Bonneville, western Bingham, Bannock, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida. These areas are expecting 5 to 9 inches of snow at higher elevations with up to 13 inches in some localized areas.
Both winter weather warnings and the advisory expire at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Additionally, although snow is forecast across east Idaho tonight, none of the major population centers — Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Pocatello — are expected to be impacted by brunt of the storm.
Wednesday’s Forecast
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Rigby
It’ll be mostly sunny today with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs of 41 to 49 degrees are expected with northwest winds of 10 mph. Rain and show are likely during the night. Up to 2 inches of snow are possible with lows of 32 to 39 degrees and increasing light winds.
Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot
It’ll be mostly sunny today with a slight chance of rain showers and highs of 45 to 52 degrees. Light winds of 10 mph are expected. It will rain at night, with lows of 35 to 42 degrees and increasing winds of 15 mph.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Dubois
It’ll be mostly sunny today with patchy freezing fog in the morning. There is a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon with highs of 37 to 44 degrees. There will be rain and snow at night with between 2 and 6 inches of snow possible above 6,300 feet. Lows of 30 to 37 degrees are expected.
Arco, Challis, Mackay
It’ll be sunny in the morning, but cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of snow showers. Highs of 36 to 43 degrees are expected. Rain or snow is expected during the night, with between 3 to 7 inches of snow possible above 6,300 feet. Lows of 26 to 33 degrees are expected.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey
It’ll be mostly sunny today with highs of 43 to 50 degrees. There will be rain and snow during the night with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches above 6,700 feet. Lows of 31 to 38 degrees are expected.
Road Report:
No road closures or major hazards are being reported as of 9 a.m. Wednesday; however, road conditions are expected to deteriorate tonight.
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