Forecast for Jan 7th

A strong storm system swings out of the southwest for the weekend. This storm can bring snow showers, turning over to rain by Monday, thanks to warmer southern winds. Flooding will be a concern for the early workweek. Saturday, a mix of sun and clouds as our atmosphere gets ready for another Major winter storm. Highs warming into the 10’s and low 20’s. Snow beginning to move into Central Idaho by the latter half of the afternoon. Saturday Night, Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 15°. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Sunday, Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a high near 30°. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Sunday Night, Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 30°. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.