Cloudy valleys, sunny mountains for Sunday
Mostly cloudy skies will be found in the valleys with partly to mostly sunny skies for the mountains for tomorrow.
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Mysterious ice formations showed up in Chicago this week
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What about ice bites or ice jams? These unique names sound fascinating but require specific weather conditions. This week ice pancakes were found along Chicago’s shoreline of Lake Michigan. Sharan Banagiri’s photos were
Continue Reading Wildfire burns near California’s Highway 1, prompting evacuations
By Melissa Alonso and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A wildfire near California’s scenic Highway 1, which winds along the Pacific coastline, prompted evacuation orders in Monterey County on Friday night. The Colorado Fire was sparked in Palo Colorado Canyon in the Big Sur region, according to the county’s office of emergency services. A portion of Highway
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Areas of freezing fog, sunny skies in the mountains
OVERNIGHT: Areas of freezing fog for the Snake River Plain, with lows in the lower teens. A slight chance of snow and freezing drizzle from the fog. Partly cloudy in the mountains with a low around 5°. SATURDAY: Areas of cloud cover and fog in the Snake River Plain and portions of the Magic Valley.
Continue Reading A widespread windstorm could deliver hurricane-force wind gusts in California and other parts of the West
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A windstorm is forecast to bring strong and possibly damaging winds to the western US, starting this weekend. Over 30 million people are under wind alerts across portions of California, Nevada and far western Arizona and Utah. These alerts include San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Forecast wind
Continue Reading Freezing Fog hanging around and colder for the weekend
Some patchy fog will lend itself to slick conditions and some flurries this morning as dreary conditions continue. Light winds from the north 5-7 and highs in the mid 20’s to 33 for Pocatello. 27 in Jackson. Fog may freeze on windshields and make frozen areas even more slick. Drive with lights on low beam and drive
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Virginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives
By Jason Hanna and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A treacherous wintry mix including freezing rain and snow is set to hit parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina from Friday into Saturday, moving the governors of those states declare emergencies as forecasters anticipate poor travel conditions and power outages. A coastal swath of the Carolinas
Continue Reading Virginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives
By Jason Hanna and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A treacherous wintry mix including freezing rain and snow is set to hit parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina from Friday into Saturday, moving the governors of those states declare emergencies as forecasters anticipate poor travel conditions and power outages. A coastal swath of the Carolinas
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Thursday evening snow, cold weekend ahead
Our quick moving storm system could drop a few inches of snow in the Snake River Plain and surrounding areas Overnight into early Friday. Behind this system, we’ll have some areas of fog throughout the Snake River Plain, snow flurries and cold temperatures into the 20’s for highs. OVERNIGHT: Scattered snow showers with lows around
Continue Reading Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an ice warning for its area. Now, more than 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts. Ice storm warnings on Thursday include Myrtle Beach, South
Continue Reading Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an ice warning for its area. Now, more than 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts. Ice storm warnings on Thursday include Myrtle Beach, South
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Winter Weather Advisory
Snow has begun to show up with freezing fog with inversion this morning into areas east of Blackfoot into the desert and the northwest system will plow into the central mountains at lunch and we’ll have snow showers into afternoon drive time, deepening into the night. Winter Weather Advisory is issued for eastern highlands this
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Freezing fog overnight, scattered snow showers Thursday evening
Areas of low cloud cover and fog overnight and early Thursday morning. Expect some ice and snow flurries from the fog. A storm system arrives Thursday afternoon, with scattered snow showers into Thursday evening. We’ll see a couple of inches possible for the Snake River Plain. The system clears quickly, with cold high pressure moving
Continue Reading Parts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Temperatures across parts of Texas will nosedive this week, from balmy highs Wednesday in the 70s and 80s to below freezing Thursday night into Friday, with the chance of a wintry mix. Check the temperature for your town here “75 to 35 sounds like a car manufacturer’s braking power, but
Continue Reading Parts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Temperatures across parts of Texas will nosedive this week, from balmy highs Wednesday in the 70s and 80s to below freezing Thursday night into Friday, with the chance of a wintry mix. Check the temperature for your town here “75 to 35 sounds like a car manufacturer’s braking power, but
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Patchy fog before Thursday snow
Some patchy fog will lend itself to slick conditions and some flurries this morning as dreary conditions continue. Light winds from SW 2-7 and highs in the mid 20’s to 30 for Pocatello. 22 in Jackson. Fog may freeze on windshields and make frozen areas even more slick. Drive with lights on low beam and
Continue Reading A prescribed fire in Central Texas spread beyond its intended boundaries and forced some residents to evacuate, officials say
By Aya Elamroussi and Joe Sutton, CNN A prescribed fire in Central Texas “spread beyond the intended fire boundaries” Tuesday and swelled to hundreds of acres, forcing some residents to evacuate as crews battled the blaze overnight, local officials said. The Rolling Pines Fire in Bastrop County was sparked Tuesday morning and grew to 500
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Dense fog advisory issued through Wednesday morning
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY: WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Visibility may briefly improve this afternoon and early evening, but dense fog is expected to return around sunset and continue into Wednesday morning.WHERE…The entire Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley and Raft River Region, including
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Dense fog continues as advisory is extended
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…VISIBILITY ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN DENSE FOG.VISIBILITY MAY BRIEFLY IMPROVE THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING,BUT DENSE FOG IS EXPECTED TO RETURN AROUND SUNSET AND CONTINUEINTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.WHERE…THE ENTIRE SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY ANDRAFT RIVER REGION, INCLUDING INTERSTATE 15 FROM ROBERTS TOPOCATELLO,
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Dense Fog Advisory this morning
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…VISIBILITY ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN DENSE FOG. * WHERE…LOWER SNAKE PLAIN, EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY, AND RAFT RIVER REGION INCLUDING POCATELLO, BLACKFOOT, AMERICAN FALLS, BURLEY, AND OAKLEY. * WHEN…UNTIL 11 AM THIS MORNING. * IMPACTS…HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY AND
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Areas of freezing fog with freezing highs
A weak ridge of high pressure to our south, will keep freezing temperatures in the forecast with areas of fog overnight and through the morning hours. We’re seeing a weak storm system in north Idaho and Montana, which is sending a little cloud cover towards us. We’ll also see a slight chance of snow near
Continue Reading Snow and ice will return to the South this week. Maybe.
By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN If you can believe it — MORE winter weather could impact the same spots later this week as what are getting hit Monday and this past weekend. Like my five-year-old, you might still feel like you need to #BlameJudson for the lack of snow. He put the spoon
Continue Reading Snow and ice will return to the South this week. Maybe.
By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN If you can believe it — MORE winter weather could impact the same spots later this week as what are getting hit Monday and this past weekend. Like my five-year-old, you might still feel like you need to #BlameJudson for the lack of snow. He put the spoon
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Calm Cold Dry for a few days
We remain in a stable weather realm for a few days with little change. Some areas will experience some late night/early morning fog. That may also freeze with temperatures well below 32. Partly sunny with highs 30-36 today for the valley, 20’s in Jackson/Salmon. No chance of precip until week’s end, mainly for mountains late
Continue Reading Winter storm packs a wallop of snow for much of East Coast
By Kelly McCleary, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Millions of people across the eastern US were digging out from heavy snow Monday after a massive storm system left its mark from Florida to Maine with tornadoes, freezing rain and snow. Areas of Ohio got the most snowfall, with more than 2 feet reported in
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Dry Monday, light snow showers return for some areas on Tuesday
Another beautiful day for tomorrow awaits with partly cloudy skies for everyone.
Continue Reading Winter storm packs a wallop of snow for much of East Coast
By Kelly McCleary, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Millions of people across the eastern US were digging out from heavy snow Monday after a massive storm system left its mark from Florida to Maine with tornadoes, freezing rain and snow. Areas of Ohio got the most snowfall, with more than 2 feet reported in
Continue Reading ‘Significant icing’ and treacherous travel conditions slam the Southeast as thousands lose power in the bitter cold
By Alanne Orjoux and Holly Yan, CNN A brutal winter storm walloping much of the Southeast has brought a trio of rare sights: freezing rain, snow and ice. And the Northeast is up next. Snow has fallen as far south as Florida, with the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, tweeting a Pensacola, Florida, resident’s
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Foggy early morning leading to a sunny Sunday
Once we get past the morning fog, we are expected to get more partly cloudy skies throughout the day with no snow showers expected.
Continue Reading Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an ice warning for its area. Now, more than 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts. Ice storm warnings on Thursday include Myrtle Beach, South
Continue Reading Where to expect snow and ice in the days ahead as a massive storm system hits East Coast
By Jason Hanna, Hannah Gard and Alanne Orjoux, CNN A massive storm system dumping snow on the central US is expected to wallop much of the country’s eastern third with snow and freezing rain this weekend, and could cause a crippling ice event in parts of Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas by Sunday. Nearly 74
Continue Reading Where to expect snow and ice in the days ahead as a massive storm system hits East Coast
By Jason Hanna, Hannah Gard and Alanne Orjoux, CNN A massive storm system dumping snow on the central US is expected to wallop much of the country’s eastern third with snow and freezing rain this weekend, and could cause a crippling ice event in parts of Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas by Sunday. Nearly 74
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Areas of freezing fog for the Plain and valleys
Areas of freezing fog for the Plain and valleys High pressure overhead will keep cloud cover and fog in the Snake River Plain, while the mountains will see sunnier skies. OVERNIGHT: Patchy freezing fog, mostly cloudy for the Snake River Plain and surrounding valleys. Lows around 15°, with light winds around 5MPH. A slight chance
Continue Reading A significant winter storm with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact the eastern US
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Over 65 million people are under winter weather alerts due to a dangerous system making its way from the Central US to the South and then the Northeast in the next three days. A low-pressure system currently in the Central Plains begins to dive into the lower Mississippi Valley region
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Fog and cold to kick off weekend
Morning fog/mist for parts of the valley this morning as temperatures are moderate in the mid 20’s. Mountain communities starting in the teens with wind chills for Jackson below zero. Highs today will remain in the upper 20’s to freezing 28-32. We expect cloudiness and fog to remain in play into the weekend as high
Continue Reading Southern governors declare states of emergency ahead of winter storm
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist, and Alanne Orjoux A massive system that’s dumping several inches of snow on the central US is expected to move toward the southeast later Saturday, prompting the governors of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to declare emergencies ahead of a crippling ice and snow event. More than 65
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A few overnight snow showers, freezing daytime highs
A quick moving system, looks to drop a little snow around the region overnight into Friday morning. We’re looking at low snow accumulations around the region. For Friday and this weekend, we’ll see slightly colder temps on the back of this weak system. OVERNIGHT: A Chance of snow with mostly cloudy skies. Lows into the
Continue Reading A significant winter storm will plow through the East. But snow, rain or ice is still in question
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist For millions across the South, this weekend’s winter storm is the talk of the town. Will it bring snow or ice — and how much? Even the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will get in on the action. So much is still to be determined, but one thing is 100% certain —
Continue Reading The US ‘megadrought’ sets another stunning record
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Despite several recent drenching rainstorms in the West and enough snow to top the second story of some buildings, the United States has tied an alarming drought record: At least 40% of the Lower 48 has gone 68 straight weeks — more than 17 months — in drought conditions. Drought
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Cloudy before snow tonight
More above freezing temperatures in the region today 35-41 degrees today with light northerly breezes. A weak frontal system and some light snow coverage for overnight are in the forecast with a trace across most areas and wind increase for mountains 15-25mph while you’re asleep. I don’t expect much snow for the I-15 corridor, 0.1″
Continue Reading A significant winter storm will plow through the East. But snow, rain or ice is still in question
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist For millions across the South, this weekend’s winter storm is the talk of the town. Will it bring snow or ice — and how much? Even the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will get in on the action. So much is still to be determined, but one thing is 100% certain —
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Slightly Warmer Thursday, chance of snow for Thursday night
An area of low pressure is moving through the northwest. We’ll see a slight bump in the temperatures for Thursday, with daytime highs into the mid to upper 30’s. Scattered snow will quickly slide through for Thursday night and Friday morning. Expect colder temps for Friday, as a northern flow sets up behind the Thursday
Continue Reading A winter storm will swing through the East. Does Atlanta get snow? Nashville? Washington? It’s still up in the air
By Judson Jones and Monica Garrett, CNN If you live in the heart of the South, you might be dreaming of a rare snowy weekend. Don’t get the snow sleds out quite yet. Yes, a winter storm could bring snow to Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and into the Northeast beginning over the
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Slight warm up with sunshine for Wednesday
We will warm up slightly for tomorrow with high temperatures reaching into the upper 20’s to lower 40’s.
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Sunny with cold wind chills
SUNNY COLD SINGLE DIGITS THIS MORNING AND HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20’S TODAY. NORTHERLY WINDS AT 6MPH. CONTINUED DRY AND COLD AND A SLIGHT WARMING TREND WITH MORE CLOUDS TONIGHT AND LOWS IN THE TEENS.
Continue Reading The coldest air mass in nearly 3 years settles over New York and Boston today
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist It was warmer just after midnight Tuesday morning than it will be all day long in the Northeast. Since then, the temperature has been dropping, and it will stay dangerously cold all day in the region, leaving major cities like New York and Boston with the most frigid daytime air
Continue Reading The coldest air mass in nearly 3 years settles over New York and Boston today
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist It was warmer just after midnight Tuesday morning than it will be all day long in the Northeast. Since then, the temperature has been dropping, and it will stay dangerously cold all day in the region, leaving major cities like New York and Boston with the most frigid daytime air
Continue Reading Cold, light winds and patchy fog
Mainly dry and cold conditions this week, with high pressure to our south and some stormy weather to our north. We’ll see some clouds and scattered snow in Montana, a few of those snow showers will creep over into Idaho and Wyoming. There will also be some patchy freezing fog, for Wednesday morning. OVERNIGHT: Partly
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Below zero wind chills
COLD AIR HAS INVADED AND WE’LL BE STEADILY CLIMBING INTO THE 30’S THIS WEEK, HOWEVER, WITH NO INSULATION/CLEAR CONDITIIONS, AND WIND, IT WILL FEEL LIKE IT’S IN THE SUBZERO WIND CHILLS. SUNNY AND 27 TODAY, WC: -5. WE ARE STARTING WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE SINGLE DIGITS. -12 IN JACKSON TO 8 IN IDAHO FALLS.
Continue Reading Major US cities will feel like they’re below zero this week. Find out where
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist It’s winter, which means we expect cold temperatures for the northern tier of the country. But the type of cold expected this week will be the coldest air of the season by far, and will even reach some big cities in the Northeast and New England. It’s the kind of
Continue Reading Major US cities will feel like they’re below zero this week. Find out where
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist It’s winter, which means we expect cold temperatures for the northern tier of the country. But the type of cold expected this week will be the coldest air of the season by far, and will even reach some big cities in the Northeast and New England. It’s the kind of
Continue Reading ‘Off the charts’: Weather disasters have cost the US $750 billion over past 5 years
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Graphics by CNN’s John Keefe and Priya Krishnakumar A historic deep freeze that crippled Texas. A deadly hurricane that wreaked havoc from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. A record-shattering heat wave and historic drought in the West. And a devastating, out-of-season tornado outbreak that tore through towns in the Central
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Cold and sunny for the next few days
It will be a very cold night with mostly clear skies and no chances of snow.
Continue Reading An Arctic blast sets the Northeast and Upper Midwest in a deep freeze as a tornado strikes Alabama
By Haley Brink, Gene Norman and Holly Yan, CNN As frigid, arctic air engulfs the Upper Midwest and Northeast, some Gulf Coast states are at risk for more tornadoes. About 10 million people are under wind chill advisories in parts of North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, where wind chills are expected to plummet to -25
Continue Reading An Arctic blast sets the Northeast and Upper Midwest in a deep freeze as a tornado strikes Alabama
By Haley Brink, Gene Norman and Holly Yan, CNN As frigid, arctic air engulfs the Upper Midwest and Northeast, some Gulf Coast states are at risk for more tornadoes. About 10 million people are under wind chill advisories in parts of North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, where wind chills are expected to plummet to -25
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The snow showers are gone!
It’s another mostly sunny day ahead for Sunday!
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A few snow showers Friday night and Saturday, colder this weekend
A few snow showers Friday night, colder this weekend We’ll see a few lingering snow showers late Friday and into Saturday. Colder and drier weather will move back into the region this weekend and much of this workweek. OVERNIGHT: A slight chance of snow and rain with lows into the lower 20’s, SW wind gusts
Continue Reading Evacuations ordered due to imminent flooding from heavy rain and snow in Washington state
By Michelle Watson, Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN Record rain and snow will cause floods, possible landslides, and higher avalanche risks across western Washington state, with more forecast to fall through the weekend. Residents living in the Skokomish Valley area of Mason County are under an evacuation order due to rising water and “imminent
Continue Reading Evacuations ordered due to imminent flooding from heavy rain and snow in Washington state
By Michelle Watson, Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN Record rain and snow will cause floods, possible landslides, and higher avalanche risks across western Washington state, with more forecast to fall through the weekend. Residents living in the Skokomish Valley area of Mason County are under an evacuation order due to rising water and “imminent
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Snow and rain with gusty winds Round 4
Winter weather advisory continues for central mountains and eastern highlands of Idaho through 8pm tonight and western Wyoming border counties, excluding immediate areas around Jackson Hole through 5am Saturday, as another round of wet weather, rain/snow mix push through into the afternoon. Winds will gust to beyond 30mph and temperatures/will make give us more of
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Another push of rain and snow for Friday
OVERNIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows into the mid 30’s with winds 15-25 MPH, a slight chance of snow. FRIDAY: A chance of snow with mostly cloudy skies and highs into the mid 30’s. SW winds 15-35 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly sunny with highs into the lower 30’s, SW winds 15-25 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny with highs
Continue Reading Nearly 100 million people are under winter alerts from coast to coast
By Allison Chinchar and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists Winter weather alerts stretched from coast to coast Thursday with nearly 100 million people impacted as multiple storm systems moved across the US. There are two separate storm systems hitting both sides of the country and plunging temperatures across the central US, so let’s break down the
Continue Reading Nearly 100 million people are under winter alerts from coast to coast
By Allison Chinchar and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists Winter weather alerts stretched from coast to coast Thursday with nearly 100 million people impacted as multiple storm systems moved across the US. There are two separate storm systems hitting both sides of the country and plunging temperatures across the central US, so let’s break down the
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Snow Rain Wind Again
Freezing rain and a wintry snowy mix to start Thursday with winds picking up to 30+ mph gusts into midday will keep this cycle of winter weather going for the 3rd day. More midday snows/cold rain expected. 2″ accumulated overnight in Pocatello and a trace for Idaho Falls this morning, mixed with freezing mist/rain. Slick
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Another round of snow Wednesday night and Thursday
OVERNIGHT: Snow showers with cloudy skies and lows into the lower 20’s. THURSDAY: A chance of rain and snow with gusty winds. Highs into the upper 30’s for the Snake River Plain, with wind gusts around 15-35 MPH. FRIDAY: A chance of snow with highs close to 40°. Scattered rain and snow showers with wind
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Snow Round 3
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS AND WESTERN WYOMING. HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 9 INCHES, EXCEPT 5 TO 15 INCHES ON RIDGE TOPS AND ELEVATIONS ABOVE PASSES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 50 MPH, ESPECIALLY FOR THE ALBION MOUNTAINS. BLOWING AND DRIFTING
Continue Reading Another winter storm is coming. Here’s a breakdown of its impact across four regions
By Derek Van Dam It feels like the aspirin just wore off from this week’s travel headaches and the last thing you’ll likely want to read about is another impactful winter storm potentially snarling transportation across the nation. Unfortunately, this is once again the reality many are facing from the Tennessee River Valley through the
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Wednesday morning school closures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFIF) – Due to extreme weather conditions, the following school districts will be closed this morning: (Wednesday, Jan. 5th, 2022.) Marsh Valley School District 21 Soda Springs School District 150 Grace School District 148 Bear Lake School District 33 Oneida School District 351 Salmon School District 291 North Gem School District 149
Continue Reading Where to expect snow and ice in the days ahead as a massive storm system hits East Coast
By Jason Hanna, Hannah Gard and Alanne Orjoux, CNN A massive storm system dumping snow on the central US is expected to wallop much of the country’s eastern third with snow and freezing rain this weekend, and could cause a crippling ice event in parts of Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas by Sunday. Nearly 74
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Gusty winds and more snow
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM WEDNESDAY WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches, except 6 to 19 inches on ridge tops and elevations above passes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph especially for the ridge tops. Blowing and drifting of
Continue Reading Areas from Nashville to New York will be hit by another round of snow later this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The early week storm — that brought up to a foot of snow in some places in the east and stranded motorists on a major interstate — has pushed off the East Coast. Now another system — that hasn’t formed quite yet — will round out the week with additional
Continue Reading Areas from Nashville to New York will be hit by another round of snow later this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The early week storm — that brought up to a foot of snow in some places in the east and stranded motorists on a major interstate — has pushed off the East Coast. Now another system — that hasn’t formed quite yet — will round out the week with additional
Continue Reading Tuesday morning school closures
The following school districts will be closed today (Tuesday 01/04/2022) due to, extreme weather and hazardous road conditions
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Snow Storms Continue
Winter Weather Advisory through 3pm for the Local News 8 viewing area. Winter Storm Watch for Western Wyoming viewers of Local News 8. Gusty winds accompany storms with speeds of 40mph+ blowing currents snowfall and additional falling snow creating hazardous driving. Temperatures will be between 28-32 in Idaho Falls/Rexburg 34-36 for lower valley locations. Flooding
Continue Reading Motorists trapped overnight on East Coast interstate as winter storm causes icy, snowy havoc
By Kelly McCleary, Joe Sutton and Jason Hanna, CNN Drivers have been stranded for hours on a major interstate in eastern Virgina — some stuck from Monday into Tuesday morning — after a severe winter storm caused massive backups, sending authorities scrambling to clear a path. In some places in the Fredericksburg area, vehicles still
Continue Reading I-95 in Virginia reopens after winter storm strands some drivers for more than 24 hours
By Jason Hanna, Steve Almasy and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in eastern Virginia reopened Tuesday night after a severe winter storm left some motorists stranded on the highway for more than 24 hours. All disabled vehicles were removed from I-95 in that stretch in the Fredericksburg area between Richmond and
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Scattered snow and gusty winds on the way
A cold front will sweep through the region, early Tuesday morning. A series of storms will move through the region this week. OVERNIGHT: Scattered snow and gusty winds. Lows into the upper 20’s, with winds around 20-40 MPH TUESDAY: A chance of snow with gusty winds. Highs into the lower 30’s, with winds 15-35 MPH.
Continue Reading From record high temperatures to snow, these towns are shivering in shock Monday
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Millions woke up this morning with a weather whiplash like no other. After ringing in the new year in shorts and flip-flops, those same people are in the deep freeze today. Some even went from 80 degree temperatures one day, to snowfall the next day. Dozens of high temperature records
Continue Reading Snow forecast: See how much snow is expected in your area
By Judson Jones and John Keefe, CNN An expansive winter storm is set to impact much of the central and eastern US this week. The storm is expected to pack quite the punch, and more than 20 states could see significant effects. In some places, record-setting snowfall is possible. Use the interactive map below to
Continue Reading Washington, DC, sees record-setting snow as storm system moves across the East
By Amir Vera and Derrick Hinds, CNN The nation’s capital and surrounding regions received record-breaking snow Monday as a strong storm system works its way across the eastern US. The federal government in Washington, DC, was closed Monday, and weather-related disruptions are being felt across the country. Many schools have canceled classes, and the hundreds
Continue Reading Washington, DC, sees record-setting snow as storm system moves across the East
By Amir Vera and Derrick Hinds, CNN The nation’s capital and surrounding regions received record-breaking snow Monday as a strong storm system works its way across the eastern US. The federal government in Washington, DC, was closed Monday, and weather-related disruptions are being felt across the country. Many schools have canceled classes, and the hundreds
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2022’s first week is wintry
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AM FOR CENTRAL MOUNTAINS & WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LOWER VALLEY AREAS/MAGIC VALLEY AND JACKSON HOLE TERRAIN. FLOOD ADVISORY NOW FOR FREMONT COUNTY DUE TO ICE JAM THROUGH 2PM TOMORROW, NEAR ST. ANTHONY IN LOW LYING AREAS. PARTLY CLOUDY INTO TONIGHT, STILL COLDER THAN A MOTHER-IN-LAW’S HUG, -6
Continue Reading The first snow of winter is coming for parts of the US South and Mid-Atlantic
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist The first snow of the winter season is forecast for some areas across the South and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday and Monday. Winter weather alerts are in place from eastern Texas through Tennessee and into the Mid-Atlantic. Across portions of Texas and Louisiana, a mix of light freezing rain, sleet and
Continue Reading Tornadoes from rare supercell caused damage in Georgia
By Allison Chinchar and Haley Brink, CNN meteorologists Rare “low precipitation” (LP) supercells spawned tornadoes across at least two Georgia counties on New Year’s Eve. Even though Friday’s forecast called for severe storms, including tornadoes, it was a highly unusual event. “Based on the visual and radar appearance of the storms, we do believe several
Continue Reading Another cold day for Sunday, more snow arriving late Monday
We’ll see more sub-zero temperatures overnight and Sunday morning, with daytime highs into the teens. Another storm system arrives into our region late Monday. OVERNIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a few snow flurries. Overnight lows around -5° to -10°, for the Snake River Plain. SW winds at 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly sunny with highs
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New year to begin with extreme cold temperatures
Expect subzero temperatures on New Year’s Day as temperatures will fall overnight.
Continue Reading 2022 is starting with a flurry of severe weather
By Allison Chinchar and Alaa Elassar, CNN As we ring in the new year, severe storms and flooding will be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago, and some parts of the Midwest will be looking at their biggest snowstorm of the season so far. “Both winter weather and
Continue Reading 2022 is starting with a flurry of severe weather
By Allison Chinchar and Alaa Elassar, CNN As we ring in the new year, severe storms and flooding will be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago, and some parts of the Midwest will be looking at their biggest snowstorm of the season so far. “Both winter weather and
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Very cold temperatures for this weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Expect subzero temperatures on New Year’s Day as temperatures will fall overnight. A Wind Chill Warning has been issued for the area until Saturday morning. In Idaho Falls, the low temperature overnight is forecasted to be around -10 with a wind chill as low as -25. Pocatello could see a
Continue Reading Wind Chill Warning and Winter Weather Advisory issued
The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a new Wind Chill Warning for this weekend, along with the Winter Weather Advisory already in effect. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MSTFRIDAY.A WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM MSTSATURDAY. WHAT…For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold
Continue Reading Snow, ice, flooding and severe storms will ring in 2022
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The year 2022 will start with a bang, as snow, ice, severe storms, flooding and plummeting temperatures impact millions from coast to coast. “This is a classic winter storm set-up with rain and thunderstorms across the South, a line of ice near the storm’s track and an area of heavy
Continue Reading Snow, ice, flooding and severe storms will ring in 2022
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The year 2022 will start with a bang, as snow, ice, severe storms, flooding and plummeting temperatures impact millions from coast to coast. “This is a classic winter storm set-up with rain and thunderstorms across the South, a line of ice near the storm’s track and an area of heavy
Continue Reading Hundreds of Colorado homes lost and tens of thousands of residents told to evacuate due to fast-growing wildfires
By Raja Razek, Steve Almasy and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Hundreds of homes have been lost after two wildfires started and grew quickly Thursday as high winds whipped through the Front Range in Colorado, forcing tens of thousands of residents from their homes, the Boulder County sheriff said. Sheriff Joe Pelle estimated 580 homes or other
Continue Reading From record high temperatures to snow, these towns are shivering in shock Monday
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Millions woke up this morning with a weather whiplash like no other. After ringing in the new year in shorts and flip-flops, those same people are in the deep freeze today. Some even went from 80 degree temperatures one day, to snowfall the next day. Dozens of high temperature records
Continue Reading Hundreds of Colorado homes lost and tens of thousands of residents told to evacuate due to fast-growing wildfires
By Raja Razek, Steve Almasy and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Hundreds of homes have been lost after two wildfires started and grew quickly Thursday as high winds whipped through the Front Range in Colorado, forcing tens of thousands of residents from their homes, the Boulder County sheriff said. Sheriff Joe Pelle estimated 580 homes or other
Continue Reading New Year’s Eve forecast calls for severe storms, flooding and snow
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As we ring in the New Year, severe storms could be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago. Mother Nature will provide her own version of fireworks in the form of thunder and lightning, but it will be in addition to flooding, strong winds,
Continue Reading New Year’s Eve forecast calls for severe storms, flooding and snow
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As we ring in the New Year, severe storms could be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago. Mother Nature will provide her own version of fireworks in the form of thunder and lightning, but it will be in addition to flooding, strong winds,
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Winter Weather Advisory Through Friday
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY: WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause driftingsnow and low visibility in blowing snow.WHERE…The upper Snake River plain, including the cities ofIdaho Falls and Rexburg, and all towns up to Saint Anthony.WHEN…Until 5
Continue Reading 67-degree day in Kodiak, Alaska, sets new statewide temperature record
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist This holiday season has been quite unseasonal, at least as far as temperatures go. The South has been running 35 degrees above normal. In the North, temperatures have been 25 degrees below normal. But Alaska may have taken the cake. Remarkable warmth in Alaska On Sunday, Kodiak Island in southern
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More snow and wind for Wednesday, very cold this weekend
With a deep western area of low pressure, we’ll keep cold temps, scattered snow and gusty winds in the forecast for Wednesday. OVERNIGHT: A few snow showers and flurries with winds into the 15-25MPH range. Lows around 5° to 10°, with wind chills in the sub-zero range. WEDNESDAY: Snow showers with gusty winds and high
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