Detailed Forecast for February 17, 2017

A series of Pacific storms set to plow into the west, with rain and high elevation snow showers. This storm system will keep temperatures mild for this time of year. Expect scattered showers Friday evening and this upcoming weekend. Friday, Clearing skies with sunshine and highs near 40°. Clouds return throughout the afternoon with showers likely by this evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight, periods of rain and heavy mountain snow above 7000 feet with breezy conditions. Southwest winds from 10-25 mph with gusts possibly higher. Chance of rain 80%. Saturday, A 60 percent chance of rain and mountain snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48°. Sunday, mostly cloudy, and rain likely. A high near 40° in the Snake River Plain. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday, Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40°. Chance of precipitation is 40%.