Monday and Tuesday will be extremely cold in eastern Idaho
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IDAHO FALLS — It’s will be extremely cold in eastern Idaho on Monday and Tuesday, according to the most recent forecast from the National Weather Service.
Monday morning lows will range from -5° F to -10° F from Montpelier to Pocatello and northward and -10°F to -20°F from Driggs to Rexburg and northward, according to NWS.
But it’s the wind chill that is going to make it really bad. NWS has issued an extreme cold warning on Monday morning from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. due to wind chill that will make some area range from -20° F to -30°F.
These temperatures can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Afternoon highs on Monday will struggle to make it into the double digits in the Upper Snake River Plain.
Tuesday morning lows will generally range from -5° F to -15° F through much of the Snake River Plain and Eastern Highlands. With wind chill, Tuesday morning will range from -10°F to -20°F, so NWS is monitoring the need to extend the extreme cold warning for some areas.
Much of eastern Idaho will warm into the teens and low 20s on Tuesday afternoon. Wind gusts both Monday and Tuesday will be around 15 to 20 mph, according to NWS.
Officials recommend dressing in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
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