Snake Plain News Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for some Southern Idaho counties starting today and lasting through the weekend.

POCATELLO — A wind chill warning has been extended until Tuesday and dangerous temperatures could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. According to the National Weather Service in Pocatello, a wind chill warning set to expire in the eastern Idaho region at noon Monday has been extended to 10 a.m. […]

FORT HALL — Idaho State Police are responding to multiple crashes Friday morning, which has caused traffic delays. According to dispatch, a couple of vehicles have been involved in crashes. There were two different crashes on southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 83 near Fort Hall Friday morning. One of the crashes did not have injuries. […]

IDAHO FALLS – Another storm is headed to eastern Idaho this weekend, but the type of weather will be different, depending on where you live. In the Upper Snake River Plain from Burley through Mud Lake and into eastern Magic Valley, the National Weather Service is forecasting rain and very strong wind on Friday and […]

BLACKFOOT — Grab your hats and sunscreen because this weekend is going to be hot — including at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, which runs from Friday through Sept. 10. “Drink plenty of water. We have refillable cups that you can use at any of the vendors to keep you hydrated that are at a […]

WFO BOISE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 22, 2022

Over the last 25 years, when there’s been a major water conflict on the vast Snake River Plain, Lynn Tominaga has been there defending farmers, ranchers, big dairies and major businesses like Anheuser- Busch, McCain Foods and Jerome Cheese through his leadership as executive director of the Idaho Ground Water Appropriators. In the last 15 years, it’s been particularly tense. When Snake River senior surface water users or Hagerman trout farms made a “water call,” worse-case s...

Frosty Start, Chilly with some showers around Frost Advisory through 9am for Snake River Plain, and chilly air in place with rotating moisture from the east gives mainly mountain showers, some rain/thunder possible, with snow and highs from 49 in Jackson Hole to 57 in Idaho Falls and Salmon. Cold , freeze warning 3am to 9am Tuesday for upper Snake Plain tonight and 31 overnight. The sun will shine tomorrow and well return to the 60s. Jeff Roper, First Alert Weather Weather Jeff Roper Jeff ha...

High Wind Warning for Saturday Published High Wind Warning for Saturday A strong front will push through the region Saturday. With this front, well see a few isolated snow and rain showers. However, the main concern with this front, will be high winds throughout the region. The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a High Wind Warning and a Wind Advisory. HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING. WHAT�...

Snow settles in tonight Heavy snow for mountain areas of Eastern Idaho Wed/Thur. Accumulations beyond 12" for Central mountains, High Country and Jackson and 3-5" for Southeastern Idaho areas. Several inches possible 50% chance for IF north with rain/snow mix for Pocatello south. Winds may dilute shower chances for lower Snake Plain and lead to little accumulation. Winds will pick up with this system SW 25+ mph and make for hazardous road conditions and blowing snow. Temperatures will be in t...