WEATHER & ROADS: Winter storm to blanket eastern Idaho in snow Saturday
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IDAHO FALLS — A winter storm is heading toward eastern Idaho this weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the following counties: Clark, Teton, Fremont, Madison, Bonneville, Jefferson, Bingham, Bannock, Onieda, Caribou Franklin and Butte. Up to 3 inches of snow are predicted in the region between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday.
Higher amounts of snow are expected in the mountain passes and near the Wyoming border. Additionally, Fremont, Clark and Teton counties are expecting up to 6 inches of snow across the area.
The heaviest snowfall is expected between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday morning.
Similar winter weather conditions are expected in southern Montana.
Air quality advisory
An air quality advisory remains in effect in Franklin County due to elevated pollutant levels in the air. A stable atmosphere with little wind is preventing pollutants from drifting outside the area. As a result, residential wood burning restrictions have been put in place inside the county until at least noon Saturday.
Individuals with inherent sensitivity to increased particulate levels are encouraged to avoid prolonged physical exertion outside. At these levels there is an increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and increased aggravation of asthma and/or lung ailments, according to NWS officials.
For more information please access the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality website at http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov.
Friday’s Forecast:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
It’ll be mostly cloudy today with widespread dense freezing fog in the morning and then haze in the afternoon. Highs of 25 to 32 degrees are expected with northeast winds of 10 mph. There is a slight chance of snow in the evening, which will increase significantly after midnight with up to 2 inches possible. Lows of 18 to 26 degrees are expected with northwest winds of 10 mph.
Pocatello, Chubbuck and Blackfoot
It’ll be party sunny today with widespread dense freezing fog in the morning and then haze in the afternoon. Highs of 25 to 35 degrees are expected with east winds of 10 to 15 mph. The night will be be cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows of 19 to 26 degrees are expected with continued light winds.
Dubois, St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, and Victor
It will be party sunny today with widespread dense freezing fog in the morning then haze in the afternoon. Highs of 24 to 34 degrees are expected. Between 2 to 4 inches of snow are predicted during the night with lows of 16 to 23 degrees.
Arco, Challis, and Mackay
The weather will be partly sunny today with patchy freezing fog in the morning. Highs of 27 to 37 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy during the night with a significant chance of snow after midnight. Up to 3 inches of snow are possible with lows of 18 to 25 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs
It’ll be mostly sunny today with widespread dense freezing fog in the morning. Highs of 30 to 37 degrees are expected. There will be snow during the night with lows of 20 to 27 degrees.
Road Report:
The following roads are listed as in fair condition due to ice or snow on the roadway:
- Idaho Highway 34 between Soda Springs and the Wyoming border
- Idaho Highway 29 between Leadore and the Montana border
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