Another round of snow in the forecast for parts of eastern Idaho
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IDAHO FALLS – The National Weather Service in Pocatello is predicting another round of “heavy mountain snow” in eastern Idaho.
In a weather brief sent to EastIdahoNews.com Saturday afternoon, the NWS says snow is expected early Sunday through Monday morning. A winter storm warning is in effect beginning Sunday at 2 a.m. for the Sawtooth, Stanley Basin area. It will remain in effect until 11 a.m. Monday.
In eastern Idaho, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the same time for Island Park, Victor, Kilgore and surrounding communities.
The wave of Pacific moisture is expected to bring between half an inch to an inch of snow in the Snake River Plain.
“Ample moisture for the eastern Magic Valley and Snake River Plain … with snow levels for this area around 6,000 ft early Sunday AM and rising throughout the day,” the NWS says. “Total precipitation here… will generally fall as rain. Some higher elevations will exceed 1.5 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation. Snow amounts increase rapidly as you go up in elevation with the main impacts for travelers going over mountain passes.”
Mild temperatures will continue. Meteorologists say wind gusts will increase Sunday night and into Monday night, but will remain “below advisory levels.” Gusts will range from 20-30 mph.
Those living within the area of impact are encouraged to slow down and use caution while traveling.
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