National Weather Service forecasting snowstorm in eastern Idaho this weekend – East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS – One other winter storm is headed to japanese Idaho.

The Nationwide Climate Service in Pocatello is forecasting a “slow-moving storm Saturday via Monday morning impacting each mountains and valleys.” A winter climate advisory stays in impact from 5 p.m. Thursday to five p.m. Friday and a storm watch is in impact from Friday night via Sunday morning, in accordance with its web site.

An preliminary storm is anticipated to maneuver rapidly via the central, southern mountains and Magic Valley space between 2 a.m. and a pair of p.m. Friday. Meteorologists with the NWS say the second storm will attain japanese Idaho round 5 a.m. and finish between 5 and eight p.m. Friday.

Heavy snow is feasible Saturday and Sunday all through the Interstate 15 hall, which incorporates Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello and surrounding communities. Areas that can be hit tougher embody Rexburg, Ashton, Driggs and Island Park.

Forecasters are predicting anyplace from one to a few inches within the Idaho Falls-Pocatello space. As much as six inches is a risk in areas north of Rexburg.

Highway situations could also be hazardous and officers are urging you to decelerate and use warning whereas touring.

A seven-day forecast and climate cams can be found right here. Go to the Idaho Transportation Division’s 511 web site for present street situations and closures.

Anticipated 48-hour snowfall Saturday via Sunday:

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