First Alert Weather for OCT 14th
A series of rain and snow storms are moving into the region starting late Thursday and early Friday. This is a deep plume of Pacific moisture, which will come in waves from the west coast. The first wave of heavy rain will hit Friday for Eastern Idaho. Snow levels for this first wave will be about 8,000 feet. Most of the heavy snowfall is expected to hit the Sawthooths and the Sun Valley area. Just a few scattered showers for Saturday, with the second wave of heavy rain and snow arriving late Saturday and early Sunday. Snow levels for this second wave will drop down to around 7,000 feet. Most of the heavy precipitation will end by late Monday. However, with the rain ending, strong winds will follow for the entire region.
Friday, will be cold, wet and cloudy with valley rains and high mountain snow above 8500 feet. Strong winds will also be an issue with southwest winds cranking up between 20-40mph. Highs into the 50’s. Chance of rain 100%. Saturday, a mix of sun and clouds as we see a bit of a break in activity before another storm moves into the area by the evening hours. Breezy with southwest winds from 15-30mph. Chance of rain 40%. Sunday, another soggy day with widespread rains and mountain snow. Highs into the 40’s and 50’s. Chance of rain 90%.
