Jeff Roper

We’ll begin with temperatures below freezing this morning for our area, patchy fog as well may be mixed in, otherwise cloudy with some scattered wintry showers in the southeast corner and close to Pocatello. Then the sun returns for the afternoon, a high today of 51, calm winds out of the south and the west

We’re beginning the morning with clouds and about 35 degrees, winds about 20 miles an hour, gusting, and then sunshine into the day today with a high right around 48, northwest winds 8 to 10, with gusts as high as 18 miles an hour. There’ll be some patchy fog tonight with increasing clouds and a

Highs today: around usual 54 for the season with sun to start and clouds beginning to edge in with low pressure from the south and west.   Milder tonight with lows above freezing and moisture moving in early with central mountain showers/snow for areas around Sun Valley.  Highs will be just as warm if not warmer

It’s a clear, cold beginning, right around 30, mostly sunny and a high of 47 today, and winds gusting up to 25 miles an hour. We have some patchy fog into Thursday, otherwise partly sunny, and we get to about 23 tonight and 51 tomorrow. By the time we get to Friday, we’re waiting on

After that cold front last night, looking like the world was about to end, it’s going to be about 35 this morning, breezy winds out of the south-southwest at 20-plus, gusting up to 35. And we’ll see a high today around 47 with clouds. So kind of a dreary day, clearing tonight around 28. Sunshine

Early morning fog through about 11 AM. Today’s highs will be in the 50s around 60 percent chance of rain tonight.  Winds to 30mph overnight. Temperature is in lower 30s. The countdown to Halloween keeps temps in the 50s and we bring around another chance of showers mainly Friday late and we got about a 50% chance

We have a flash flood watch in effect from 9 o’clock tonight to tomorrow afternoon afternoon at 6 PM for the central Snake river animal shelter that’ll mean some snow possible for the mountain areas and then we get back to 50s for the weekend with bright sunshine. High today in the 70’s with the

Our temperatures climb back into the upper 60s today, with a few spotty showers possible across Eastern Idaho. We’re already seeing a little moisture working into the Eastern Highlands and Western Wyoming, so keep an eye on those skies if you’re heading into the mountains or traveling east. Lows start out milder, mainly in the

A Pacific storm system brings a changing weather pattern this week, with rain chances increasing Thursday and Friday before a cooler, breezier weekend across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming are heading into a week of changing weather, starting with chilly mornings, sunshine and afternoon temperatures climbing into the 60s. But

High pressure takes control of our weather, setting us up for a stretch of crisp mornings, sunshine, and milder afternoons. After those chilly starts, temperatures will climb into the 60s today, right around seasonal averages for mid-October. That means a little fall layering goes a long way: grab the jacket or hoodie on your way

High pressure is taking control of our weather, and that means a welcome stretch of sunshine, lighter winds and seasonable fall temperatures across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. It’s a great setup for getting outside, enjoying the fall colors and making the most of the local Halloween festivities. If Boo at the Zoo is on

Freeze warning in effect through 9am for most of the Snake River plain.  Temps in the mid 20’s.  And clearing begins for us with some fog possible with mainly sunshine by this afternoon.  Highs today above 50, to the mid 50’s and around 56 in Idaho Falls. Still short of average temps for this time

If you’ve been waiting for a little sunshine to make a comeback, hang in there! Today is another cool, damp, and downright dreary day across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We’re running more than 10 degrees below average, with temperatures struggling to climb out of the upper 40s to around 50 degrees across the Snake

A cold, unsettled stretch of weather continues across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, with another surge of moisture moving through the I-15 corridor. A Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. this morning, while a Flood Watch continues for areas vulnerable to rising water and runoff. With temperatures struggling to reach the 50s today,

October is certainly showing us that it isn’t ready to act like October just yet. After another round of record-setting warmth, we’re staying remarkably mild for the middle of the week with sunshine, light winds and afternoon temperatures running well above normal. In fact, Idaho Falls will remain in that 77-to-79-degree range through Friday, with

We’re holding onto this ridge of high pressure for a few more days, and that means warm, dry and very comfortable weather continues across Eastern Idaho. Afternoon temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 70s through the next several days, with plenty of sunshine and only occasional breezy conditions. That makes this a great

Monday brings sunshine with Idaho Falls near 82, Jackson is warm too, Pinedale a bit cooler. Light winds. Tuesday stays sunny and very warm, still about 20 degrees above average, great for outdoor plans but cool nights. Wednesday and Thursday look similar, upper 70s in Idaho Falls, still nice for hiking, golf, or sightseeing. Friday,

We are heading into an extreme warm-up for October, with an extended stretch of sunshine, dry weather and temperatures running well above average. If you’re looking for fall, you’re going to have to wait a little longer. Today, Friday: Sunshine takes over with a high around 78°. Winds will be light early, becoming west around

October means fall weather right?  Not yet .It’s gonna be sunny and 73 we’re closer to 80° tomorrow light winds high pressure in charge bold sunshine, very dry conditions and good for getting outdoors. Just make sure you got a jacket in the morning and bring it home at night cause we’ll be warming up day

We’re settling into a really nice stretch of fall weather across Eastern Idaho, and today is going to be one of those days where you’ll want to take advantage of it. We’ll start out cool this morning, but plenty of sunshine will help temperatures climb quickly through the day. Look for a bright, mostly sunny

Making way for more above average temperatures today. Usually we are in the lower 70’s for this time of year, and today we head straight back toward 80s.  Breezes pick up ahead of a cold front in here to cool us down for the weekend.  Isolated showers and storm chances are back in the mix

No excuses – you should be enjoying the weather. High pressure with southerly flow aloft is gonna keep up us mostly sunny with highs peaking toward the upper 70’s and near 80 into Friday.  We start in the 40’s, so jacket this morning and sunglasses this afternoon with some a/c.  Warming up for the rest

We’re starting the morning on the cool side with temperatures in the 40s and a few lingering clouds and showers, especially early. Those showers will gradually fade as we go through the morning, and we’ll see skies brighten from west to east. By 9 AM: We’ll be climbing through the 50s with clouds breaking up.

30% chance of showers today with clouds and a high in the low 70’s Winds out of the southwest about 5 to 10mph. 50% chance of storms before midnight tonight with clouds and low round 41. The sun is back tomorrow will be back to 73 will keep it in the 40s overnight and then

We’re starting Monday morning with that unmistakable early-fall chill across Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s around sunrise, so if you’re heading out early, grabbing the jacket or hoodie is definitely the move. The payoff comes quickly, though. With bright sunshine taking over, temperatures climb steadily through the

90% chance of storms today with flash flooding potential for the central snake River plain through 10pm tonight. Gusty storms can make for heavy downpours, dangerous lightning, hail, and dangerous driving conditions. A flash flood watch is in effect for today through tonight at 10pm for portions of Fremont, Madison, Jefferson, and Bonneville counties. Saturating

Low pressure over Oregon is kicking up rain and thunderstorms across the region while pulling monsoonal moisture northward. That moisture will keep showers and storms in the forecast today, with occasional rain gradually winding down before the weekend. A marginal risk of severe storms means a few stronger storms could produce gusty winds, and outflow

Frost Advisory in effect through 9am for the Valley and rural communities. A cold front moving into Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming today is bringing cooler temperatures in the mid-60s across lower elevations. Winds are expected to be between 15 and 20 mph, creating breezy, fall-like conditions across the region. The shift in weather provides

Visitors heading to the Eastern Idaho State Fair this weekend will experience a dramatic weather shift as warm Friday conditions give way to a colder, windier pattern. Weekend daytime high temperatures across the Snake River Plain will range from the 60s to the lower 80s. The changing weather pattern coincides with fair events across the

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from noon until 8 p.m. across the Upper Snake Plain, Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho Falls Bureau of Land Management areas as warm, dry and windy weather creates heightened wildfire danger. A potent cold front driven by a Pacific Northwest trough will bring a sharp temperature drop

Warm, Windy, Then a Serious Cooldown We’re warm today with a high around 78°, but it’s already breezy with winds around 18 mph. If you’re heading out to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, it’s still a pretty good day to enjoy the rides, food and livestock — just be ready for some wind. The strongest winds arrive Thursday

🌤️ LABOR DAY WEEKEND / EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR FORECAST The fair starts with sunshine, but don’t let the blue sky fool you — the second half of the holiday weekend is a different weather animal. A slow-moving FLO-rida-low-type circulation off Washington is helping draw additional moisture north and east into Idaho. That moisture begins

Seasonal temps with more scattered showers moving in for tonight as we count down into September and then Labor Day weekend.  We start the week with chilly temps this morning and then take those jackets off in the afternoon because temps jump 40 degrees today.  Upper 30’s to low 40’s this morning for back to

50% of showers and storms today with a definite drop in temperatures from yesterday. We’ll only be in the lower 80’s after high pressure scoots east and we manage to come back after clouds and some soaking storms yesterday afternoon. Mild morning with clouds and spotty rain to start, we begin in the 60’s and

Today is the last really warm day for a while. 30% chances of showers and storms into the day with winds gusting to 25mph. Temps hit 90 again today before clouds and low pressure moves in to shut down the warmth and allow moisture to flow again from the southwest. This lack of heat can

Today is the last really warm day for a while. 30% chances of showers and storms into the day with winds gusting to 25mph. Temps hit 90 again today before clouds and low pressure moves in to shut down the warmth and allow moisture to flow again from the southwest. This lack of heat can

High pressure dome keeps us in the heat with scattered storm chances sliding in by lunch. Slight chances of thunder and quick hits of wind can surprise everyone and by this weekend we’ll actually have some moisture in those scattered storms with a cold front and yes, even cooler temps. Highs today at 90, mid

The heat is hanging on across Eastern Idaho for the next couple of days, but there are some important changes brewing as we head toward the end of the week. A strong area of high pressure is still acting like a protective dome over Idaho, keeping the main push of colder air from arriving just

It will be smokin’ hot today with highs from 90-100 for most of our viewing area. Light winds and sunny skies keep us dry for today and heat building into the advisory hours of 12noon to 10pm. Smokin’ hot today, then a windy thunderstorm cooldown tonight. If you have outdoor plans across East Idaho or

HEAT ALERT – FRIDAY NOON TO 3 PM: DANGEROUS AFTERNOON HEAT PEAK Synopsis: Sunny, Hot & Building Toward Storms It’s another sunny, hot summer day across eastern Idaho, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s across the valleys and the upper 80s in the mountains. Even Salmon will be feeling the heat, with

A Taste of Late-Summer Heat Returns If you’ve been thinking, “We need to squeeze a little more summer out of this,” the weather is going to cooperate — at least for the next few days. Today brings a much quieter and drier weather pattern to eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Skies will clear, sunshine will

We’ll start the day with a little cloud cover across Eastern Idaho, but the sun will break through and give us a pretty nice afternoon. There’s just a slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm, mainly where the mountains get involved. Highs around the valley settle into the lower to mid-80s, with a noticeable breeze. Winds could

With more moisture from the south and west, we’ve got a continued chance of gusty storms today at about 60%.  With clouds and storm chances into midday, we’ll only get to the lowers 70’s, but some sunshine could make it into the valley by afternoon.  Flash flood watch remains in effect for central Snake River

Weather pattern changes today with 80% chance of thunderstorm with heavy rain and the threat of flooding and overflow.  Red flag warnings are up for fire potential as well.  Winds will be gusty around storms and can change suddenly 35-45 mph.  Temps are dropping to 70’s and conditions turn grey and can affect visibility. Secure

Patchy  smoke returns with hazy sunshine into the midday. High around the mid 90’s.  Winds gust to 20-25mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with some breezes and temps around 60.  Patchy smoke in tomorrow morning;’s outlook and highs drop to the upp er80s ahead of changes and more moisture sneaking in for shower snad storm chances into

Sunny with patchy smoke and temps will be in the low-to-mid 90’s.  The risk of fire danger is with us again as winds could gust to 30mph and we have very low humidity. Fire weather warnings are posted for the Snake River Plain and central mountains and Salmon Challis National Park. Mostly clear tonight and

Adopt a duck today and watch the race at 4pm on the Greenbelt Saturday at 4pm. duckrace.com/idahofalls $25 for a 6 quack – Thanks to Idaho Fall Rotary Club! Heat advisory has been issued this morning for Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Be safe through the weekend Patchy smoke today with sunshine. It will be hot

We are headed into a heatwave, with less smoke in out favor and more sunshine that will take temps to the 90s.  Mid 90s for the valley and mid-to-upper 90s south and west and to near 100 in Boise.  Mountain highs in the upper 80s at around 88 in Jackson and 85 in Island Park. 

A ridge of high pressure will build in the west coast and be over Idaho by Friday with more hot temps returning.  A few degrees warmer today than yesterday around here.  High will flatten into first of next week, and take temps down to the 90s, after flirting with the century mark by end of

High pressure is keeping us dry, so no chance of rain squelching the smoke in the air. It will push into the Snake River Plain this morning and we have moderate air quality, and worse for those in sensitive categories. Find fresh air and stya indoors. At least we have a break from brutal high

Changes today will make it a cooler day with smoke and haze. Highs after the cold front today only in the low 80s. Chilly beginning today with smoke and 50’s and 60’s. Winds and low humidity require red flags for fire danger. Winds shifting is another factor for fire-fighting efforts, as we see more smoke

First Alert Weather days today and tomorrow with highs for the valley edging to 100 for many. Less of a threat of isolated thunderstorms with drier air moving in. Fire weather watch is in effect for the Snake River plain through Saturday due to fire risk and such low humidity and winds picking up. Highs

As monsoonal  moisture leaves the area, we get one last push of heavy downpours and thunderstorms into this afternoon and evening.  Then we shift into a long hot dry spell with above average temps and hot conditions – we’ll see2 first alert weather days tomorrow and Saturday with temps around 100.  Lows in the 60s

Another set up with heat and isolated storms into the day and temps around 90 for Idaho Falls. Some showers starting midday and thunderstorms arriving into the afternoon 4-8pm. A fire weather warning has been issued for southeastern Idaho for today through tonight. Low humidity and gusty thunderstorm winds bring better chances of fires sparking

We have smoke from wildfires still in the backyard to start this morning, but it is better than yesterday, and it’s unhealthy for sensitive groups and we’ll continue with the air quality advisory through tomorrow.  Sunny with patchy smoke and high of 94 today.  We have chances of isolated storms into the late afternoon and

Idaho DEQ Air Quality Advisory In Effect- Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Power, Bingham, Bannock, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton Counties due to smoke from wildfires. Bingham county Isolated storm chances back off later in the day with some hazy sunshine.  High temps may yield to smoke, but

Slow moving thunderstorms into tonight and chances around 40% tonight. Flood risk is possible with flash flooding and flood watches are up into early Thursday morning for eastern highlands and west into central mountains.  Valley communities are subject to scattered heavy downpours which can impact travel After highs today in the upper 80s, we’ll get into

Slight chances of showers and thunderstorms (maybe dry) into the afternoon/evening 20%, this is part of the southern moisture flow and will bring some more clouds into tonight and more storminess for Wednesday, around 50% chance of hot storms moving through from midday to the evening tomorrow. A flood watch has been issued for the

The heat is on with dangerous heat advisories for most of our counties until 8pm tonight.  Topping at 95-100 degrees this afternoon.  Take precautions against heat illness and hydrate, find A/C, shade, wear light colored clothing, take frequent breaks if outdoors, and wear hats, sunscreen, sun shirts, and check on and protect young ones and

Hot and sunny today with a temp of 95.  Chances of unsettled weather are at 20% with showers and storm sneaking through especially at night.  Winds calm with radar getting lit before 10pm. Clouds show up as well with low 57.  20-% chance of showers and storms for Friday afternoon to keep us alert and

Southerly flow has clouds and an isolated shower for us to start Wednesday, about 20%.  sun comes back this afternoon and it will be still be in the 90s.  91 in if and 93 for pocatello.  90 in Jackson, but never feaer the more intense heat will be back and we’ll have a better chance

Mostly sunny and hot again today with a high just below the century mark at 98 for Pocatello at 4-6pm.  Extreme heat warnings remain in effect until 9pm tonight for western Wyoming for Jackson and Teton County with a high of 95. Light winds gusts to 20mph or so and some moisture flowing up from

Dangerously hot temps today with extreme heat warnings for many of our counties. Highs 95-100.  Light winds with a chance of mountains storms and increased moisture flow from the south. Salmon, Challis be on the lookout for some sizzling thunderstorms. Highs will slowly drop for us into the week with more chances of storms and we

Increasing clouds and high of 93 today.  Chance of showers later 30% winds up to 20+ mph gusts.  53 tonight with a break and a bright start to Thursday and warming up to the upper 90s by the end of the week. First Alert weather days on Saturday and Sunday with highs at 100 or

Mostly sunny and hot – slight chances of dry and wet thunderstorms and that can lead to sudden gusty winds 20-30mph.  prevent heat health issues and protect yourself and kids and older citizens.  highs from 88 to low 90s.  lows mild in the 50s and 60s.   More heat and sunny skies tomorrow with a mix

Mostly cloudy then becoming partly sunny and hot with a high of 91.  Chances of storms roaming into the day will create gusty winds and you may be affected by outflow winds.  Wet and dry thunderstorms push their way into the days ahead before another front clears and sets us up under a major dome of

You’ll see showers begin to show up early afternoon so get your golf game in now. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and off and on storm chances into tomorrow as well. Winds remain from the south and west gusting to 20mph. 30% chance of storms tonight with some patchy fog possible. Mostly

Big difference from yesterday – sunny and 73 today with winds gusting to 18.   Drier weather and more heat into the week with high pressure and stable conditions with an express push for a mountain storms and a few isolated thuder storms tomorrow with gusty winds, but still warmer tomorrow after a low tonight in the

Cold front and we mean it. Chances of showers this morning then possibly a thunderstorm by afternoon. Wind advisory 8 am this morning to 9 pm – you can expect southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50mph. This includes the eastern magic valley, Shoshone/lava beds, Arco/Mud lake  desert, lower Snake River

A ridge of high pressure is controlling our weather over the next few days as we really begin to amplify the heat. We’ll see a short wave push through the zone flow and trigger some winds and some storms by the time we get to Thursday. Low humidity and dry thunderstorms give us some heightened

A ridge of high pressure is controlling our weather over the next few days as we really begin to amplify the heat. We’ll see a short wave push through the zone flow and trigger some winds and some storms by the time we get to Thursday. Low humidity and dry thunderstorms give us some heightened

Last of a cold front and some sizzlin morning storms into the western parts of Wyoming to start the first full week fo summer. Sunny and breezy today at a high round 84 with winds up to 24 miles an hour red flag warnings to the south and the west beyond the Pocatello and into

Fire weather watch in effect as dry thunderstorms producing lightning can cause fires and gusty winds 20-45mph from outflow only adds more dangerous conditions.  Sunny and highs today will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s with wind gusts today up to 20mph.  Chances of showers and storms with more clouds late tonight and

Sunny and less wind today as we are ahead of a low coming to push in more clouds and chances of showers and storms Saturday (60%). Today highs will be in the low-to-mid 80s and winds southwest 5-15mph. Lows tonight in the 50s and 40s in the mountains. Heat returns tomorrow with clear skies and

As high pressure eases it will be slightly cooler and less windy but still brisk at times. Still warm with sunshine sunny with a high of 82. Winds gust to 26 Thursday sunny and 80 Friday sunny and 87 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday High 81 Low upper 40’s Jeff Roper, First

Fire weather warning for today for southern and eastern Idaho. Low humidity and gusty winds with hot temperatures create a recipe for burning problems today. Wind advisories with gusts 35 to 45 through the afternoon into 9pm. Patchy blowing dust with sunshine high near 90. Windy with gust as high as 43 mph. Clearing tonight

Sunshine under high pressure today with light winds and we continue to watch the hot weather building up with fire watch advisories. Low humidity and hot temps play a part in this. High today in the 80 degree range with light winds. Tomorrow gets even hotter as the high stays put and we wait for

It’s gonna be sunny today in a high round 80. The winds will pick up this afternoon gusting up to 30 miles an hour and got a nice weekend straight ahead with temperatures wobbling and we’ll see 70s tomorrow and Sunday with lighter winds and bright sunshine. Lake wind advisory is in effect to the

Clear and cold this morning with freeze warning until 9am – protect the plants and let the animals feel the love – Highs today with sunshine in the 70s.   Average temps for us in mid June around 76, and it will get warmer into the weekend and shoot us into the 80s.   Clear and crisp

Wind advisory remains in effect from 10 am this morning to 9 pm this evening…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected for the Arco/mud lake desert and upper snake river plain and a lake wind advisory is in effect from the Bonneville county line and south along the I-15 corridor

It’ll be a cloudy day as we start the week and temperatures will hit 75 with the wind machine turned off, as we await another front with more chances of much needed rain by tomrrow. S winfds today 5 to 10 this afternoon . Tonight will be cloudy with a low around 50 expect SSW

Sunny today with 50s this morning and calmer winds. This will warm us to the 80s today with increasing clouds into tomorrow with a slight cool down for Saturday, but still in the 80s for the afternoon with gusty winds possible. Winds from the southwest 15-30+ mph. Shower chances enter the picture into tomorrow for

A little cooler today it’ll be sunny and right around 77 winds out of the southwest 15 to 25 with gusts between 30 and 40 miles an hour and a lake wind advisory for the American Falls reservoir to the west and up and down I 15 from 9 to 6 today. It’ll be clear

Wednesday will see the clouds roll back in and warmer temps with a hear approaching 80 with light winds.  Thursday this bright stretch of days keeps going for the most part and we’ll be close to 79 and winds pick up to 32mph gusts.  Friday will be sunny and in the lower 80’s. The weekend

Sunshine today and light winds SSW 5-10 and gusts up to 20mph.  Highs pop back into the 70’s to 75 for Idaho Falls.  Clear tonight and chilly with a low of 39, some gusts to 20mph.  Wednesday will see the clouds roll back in and warmer temps with a hear approaching 80 with light winds. 

Increasing clouds and cooler temps headed toward the weekend today. Low pressure from the south will invade western Wyoming and bring backlash showers and storms into the mix for later today and into Saturday and Sunday. Highs drop into the upper 70s today, and are still above averages of 71 for this time of the

Thursday kicks off warm and very summer-like around Idaho Falls with sunshine early, high clouds drifting in later, and temperatures climbing to 86.  Morning: Cool and comfortable start for walking the greenbelt, round of golf, or coffee patios before the heat builds. Get chores done before the heat shows up midday. Afternoon: Warmest day of

Slight chances of scattered to isolated thunderstorms this afternoon with sunny skies and a high in the 80s. Winds could reach up to 20 miles an hour. Tonight partly cloudy lows around 46. Winds out of the south 5 to 10mph. Thursday will be even warmer and a high round 86 with winds up to

Back to school work with a 70% chance of showers and storms between now and early afternoon clouds begin to break winds pick up to 20+ mile an hour gust and a high of 78 in Idaho Falls. Partly cloudy tonight winds calming out of the east after midnight low round 44 Wednesday slight chance