Winter storm warnings and advisories extended to late Wednesday
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IDAHO FALLS — A long-duration snow storm looks to be staying in eastern Idaho a little longer.
The National Weather Service has extended several winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories in eastern Idaho until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Previously the storm, which started on Saturday, was expected to end on Tuesday night.
The worst part of the storm remains along the Idaho/Wyoming or Idaho/Montana borders or in the central mountains. A winter storm warning remains in effect in the following communities: Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Victor, Hailey, Bellevue, Picabo, Clayton, Stanley and Ketchum.
Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 15 inches are expected in these regions, with even higher amounts at very high elevations and above mountain passes, according to NWS.
At lower elevations, winter weather advisories remain in effect for the following communities: Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg, Dubois, Small, Arco, Mackay, Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake and Challis.
These areas could see between 3 to 5 more inches of snow, with some areas seeing as much as 9 inches.
Strong wind, with gusts of up to 35 mph, remains in the forecast throughout eastern Idaho. As a result blowing and drifting snow will continue to be an issue on roadways.
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