So far, 2021 is the third driest year the Salmon Tract has seen since 1895. Some canal companies, including Twin Falls, are starting to reduce water delivery.
Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato farmers.
“We thought we were going to be off to a good water supply this year, but since April, May, June, it’s been very dry, extremely hot. When it’s hot like this, the crops need more water, there’s more water evaporating from the reservoirs,” said Tony Olenichak, the water master for Water District 1 in Idaho Falls.
Due to a lower than average snow pack this year, Olenichak said he may have to cut the natural flowing water from the Snake River into area channels early, which farmers use to irrigate their crops.
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Sunny, Warm, Windy: Storms Ahead
A dry cold front will drive winds up today and a warm SW flow will take us into the mid-to-upper 70 s for most. 78 in Dubois , 77 Rexburg, and 74 in Jackson. Lots of sun to warm the day, and let you see what s blowing your way. Lake Wind Advisory through 9pm tonight for American Falls Reservoir area/Blackfoot/Pocatello. 35mph+
Cooler tomorrow, with shower chances growing late and into Thursday, before stormy weather takes over the rest of the week and highs plummet to the 60 s. Low s in the mid 40 s for the next couple of nights.
Windy, Cloudy, Chance of Storms
Big difference from yesterday s near 80 degree temps, with highs in the low 70 s today. Partly sunny with a sligh chance of storms in the Snake Plain. 60% chance for Salmon and with more storms chances for mountain areas and the SE highlands later with wind across the area from the SW 20-30 G 40mph. Lake Wind Advisory until 9pm for American Falls Reservoir, choppy waters and windy conditions, AND cold waters.we advise caution as temperatures during the day plummet to mid 50 s for the weekend. Better chances of storms for Sunday on Mother s Day and Monday with a slight break for some sun to start Saturday, but still windy WSW 15-20mph.