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Upper Highland snow possible

We’ll have a mix of clouds and sun later today, I expect the lower valley areas to see some clearing, while Idaho Falls north will have clouds and some showers are possible into the upper highlands and Teton Valley. Island Park may receive a slight amount of snow as well as West Yellowstone. Highs in

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Tornadoes touch down in Alabama as storm moving across the country brings snow, ice, flooding and extreme winds

By Judson Jones and Steve Almasy, CNN Millions of Americans were under winter weather alerts, wind advisories or flood watches as a broad storm with a “plethora of weather hazards” raced across the US Thursday. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down about 30 miles north of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with trees in the

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Tornadoes touch down in Alabama as storm moving across the country brings snow, ice, flooding and extreme winds

By Judson Jones and Steve Almasy, CNN Millions of Americans were under winter weather alerts, wind advisories or flood watches as a broad storm with a “plethora of weather hazards” raced across the US Thursday. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down about 30 miles north of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with trees in the

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Volcanoes Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at volcanoes, mountains that open downward to a reservoir of molten rock. Facts: More than 80% of the Earth’s surface, both above and below sea level, is of volcanic origin. Lava is molten rock from a volcano that reaches the Earth’s surface. Liquid rock below the Earth’s surface is

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Snow to start then clearing

One last round of snow to start today with enough energy to accumulate an inch or so into valley locations and up to 6″ in mountain terrain above 7000ft. Winds 10-15 today and highs around 32. 25 in Jackson. Snow ends and some clearing is possible in the afternoon/evening with a ridge of high pressure

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Earthquakes Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at earthquakes worldwide. The US Geological Survey describes an earthquake as “the ground shaking caused by a sudden slip on a fault. Stresses in the earth’s outer layer push the sides of the fault together. Stress builds up and the rocks slip suddenly, releasing energy in waves that travel

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Snow Showers this morning

Cold front overnight delivering the snow shower activity this morning with about an inch of accumulation for the Snake River area for Idaho Falls and more above 7000 ft. The showers will move to Jackson and the southeastern highlands this morning and temperatures will be in the 34-36 degree range. Mid 20’s for Jackson Hole,

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Winter Weather Advisory

Lemhi County including Salmon and Leadore are under a winter weather advisory for this afternoon through tomorrow at 11am. Mixed snow showers will begin into the afternoon, creating some wintry and windy conditions with a cold front approaching. Slick roads, blowing snow, and limited visibility may all be a part of the early evening for

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Dense Fog Advisory extended to 3pm

Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Howe, Arco, Mackay, and Chilly 951 AM MST Fri Feb 11 2022 …DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON… *

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Patchy Fog and Cloudy

Patchy freezing morning fog can create visibility issues this mid morning. It will be mostly cloudy and we’ll have temperatures hovering around freezing 31. Air Quality Advisory for Lemhi County. The patchy dense freezing fog continues into the overnight, it will be mostly cloudy and around 24. W/SW 6mph and visibility may cause issues.  Patchy freezing fog

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Morning Fog before Cold Sunshine

High pressure is still maintaining dry conditions over our area and most of our forecast remains dry, with a mountain shower chance passing by tomorrow into Island Park and no accumulation is expected for the valley, only a dusting into dawn. Highs today are below freezing for most communities: 27-29 and some inverted temperatures are

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Freezing Fog Advisory then Sun

Freezing Fog Advisory for Lower Snake River Plain with some patchy fog into the Teton Valley. Limited visibility can make for hazardous driving. I-84/I-86 into eastern Magic Valley are especially foggy. Some sun will shine for many of us today and we’ll be headed into some above normal temperatures for the week ahead. Idahome, I-84

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Winter storm heads toward Northeast after bringing dangerous conditions and power outages to South and Midwest

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A sprawling winter storm that blanketed the central and southern US with ice and snow left hundreds of thousands in the dark before making its way toward the Northeast, promising more disruption Friday. More than 95 million Americans were under winter weather warnings or advisories as of Friday morning, and thousands

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FREEZING FOG ADVISORY

Lower Snake River Valley is under a freezing fog advisory until 11am. Light snow showers have crossed through the area from overnight into this morning and we’ll see a slight chance of those to start the work day. Temperatures will climb slightly from the single digits to the mid-to-upper teens, upon the reveal of some

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Rapidly intensified Cyclone Batsirai bears down on Madagascar, weeks after deadly floods

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Still reeling from the death and devastation Tropical Cyclone Ana inflicted just last week, Madagascar is bracing for another dangerous cyclone to impact the country. The planet’s strongest storm underwent rapid intensification overnight and is now equivalent to a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane with sustained winds near 145 mph (230 kph).

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Rapidly intensified Cyclone Batsirai bears down on Madagascar, weeks after deadly floods

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Still reeling from the death and devastation Tropical Cyclone Ana inflicted just last week, Madagascar is bracing for another dangerous cyclone to impact the country. The planet’s strongest storm underwent rapid intensification overnight and is now equivalent to a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane with sustained winds near 145 mph (230 kph).

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Heavy snow falling as storm system threatens to leave a treacherous mix of wintry precipitation for millions from Plains to Northeast

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A mammoth storm dropping significant snowfall Wednesday threatens to paralyze parts of the Midwest and South with ice, snow, dangerously cold temperatures and power outages for days. More than 100 million people were under winter weather alerts, stretching from the Rockies to New England. Heavy snow has been

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Heavy snow falling as storm system threatens to leave a treacherous mix of wintry precipitation for millions from Plains to Northeast

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A mammoth storm dropping significant snowfall Wednesday threatens to paralyze parts of the Midwest and South with ice, snow, dangerously cold temperatures and power outages for days. More than 100 million people were under winter weather alerts, stretching from the Rockies to New England. Heavy snow has been

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Colder and Dry to begin February

Dense fog and low clouds into midday for areas around Idaho Falls and the Teton Basin. Low beams and caution should be used when traveling. Visibility may be less a 1/4 mile. Fog may freeze on windshields and yield flurries and make for slicker than normal conditions. After that front yesterday stirred up some warming

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Snow showers and cold breezes

Slight chance of a snow shower this morning with highs today in the mid 20’s, but we are starting with single digit temps and some wind chills below zero.  breezes will hit us at 15-35mph and make conditions even colder as a front passes through and brings more dry and cold air into play for the

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Nor’easter threatens blizzard conditions and coastal flooding on East Coast. It could be a historic storm in parts of New England

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The nor’easter churning along the East Coast on Saturday is threatening a dangerous mix of heavy snow and fierce winds for millions of Americans — and could develop into a historic storm for parts of eastern New England, according to forecasters. The combination of howling winds — as strong as 70

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Dangerous heavy snow and winds approaching hurricane intensity could knock out power, flood coastal areas as weekend nor’easter revs up

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as it begins making its way up the East Coast overnight into Saturday. The storm is threatening the region with heavy snow and vicious winds, a dangerous combination that could knock out power for

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Dangerous heavy snow and winds approaching hurricane intensity could knock out power, flood coastal areas as weekend nor’easter revs up

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as it begins making its way up the East Coast overnight into Saturday. The storm is threatening the region with heavy snow and vicious winds, a dangerous combination that could knock out power for

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Below zero this morning

Northerly arctic flow brings in the ultra cold air for morning with patchy freezing fog on top. We’ve had wind chills this morning at -26 to -29 below zero from Idaho Falls to Jackson Hole. A high temperature of 18-23 won’t feel like much heat, but we are forecasting a jump in temperatures with more

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Northeast faces heavy snow and blizzard conditions this weekend, but how bad it will be still isn’t clear

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to slam some metro areas in the Northeast this weekend, with millions already under winter storm watches. Forecasters predict eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, and Rhode Island will see 12 to 24 inches of snow that could begin falling late Friday through the day Saturday,

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A bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Confidence is growing that a winter storm with the intensity of a hurricane, snow measured in feet and blizzard-like conditions will impact major Northeast cities this weekend. “The models continue to show a nor’easter with blockbuster potential for the weekend, mainly late Friday through Saturday,” CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller says.

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A bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Confidence is growing that a winter storm with the intensity of a hurricane, snow measured in feet and blizzard-like conditions will impact major Northeast cities this weekend. “The models continue to show a nor’easter with blockbuster potential for the weekend, mainly late Friday through Saturday,” CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller says.

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Bomb cyclone could bring powerful nor’easter to Northeast cities this weekend

By Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologists A rapidly intensifying storm known as a bomb cyclone could bring crippling winter weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Snow, ice, strong winds and flooding are all on the table, giving rise to potentially hazardous travel conditions in those regions. “Confidence is increasing that a

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Another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows

By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest, dropping a few inches of snow. And it’s so cold outside, iguanas are falling out of trees. But this won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows. Through frosted windows and low visibility,

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Another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows

By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest, dropping a few inches of snow. And it’s so cold outside, iguanas are falling out of trees. But this won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows. Through frosted windows and low visibility,

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