Detailed Forecast for Dec. 14, 2016

A quiet cold Wednesday morning before our next significant winter storm arrives. Periods of snow expected by Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. ***Winter Weather Advisory*** 2-4″ of new snow for the Snake River Plain by Thursday evening. Mountain locations could see over 10″, east of the Snake River Plain and across the Sawtooths. Wednesday, starting out somewhat quiet with increasing clouds after sunrise as a storm moves in from the south. Count on periods of snow with a few valley locations switching over to rain overnight as relatively warm air moves in. Highs in the 20’s and 30’s. Chance of snow 100%. Tonight, heavy snow to continue in the high country with a switch to a wintry mix and rain for the valley locations. A few areas could see some freezing rain for a brief period making travel extremely difficult. Chance of precip 100%. Thursday, snow changing to rain throughout the morning and afternoon for the Snake River Plain with heavy snow expected into the high country. Highs warming into the 30’s and 40’s with a southwest wind from 15-30mph. Chance of precip 100%. Friday, colder air returns across the board switching all moisture back to snow for an additional 2-4″ across the Snake River Plain with much more into the mountains. Chance of snow 100%.