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Earthquakes Fast Facts

February 16, 2022 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at earthquakes worldwide. The US Geological Survey describes an earthquake as “the ground shaking…

Scattered snow showers for Wednesday

February 15, 2022 4:58 PM Michael Coats

Another system works down from Canada for Wednesday, with some snow spilling into our region. Most of the heavy snow will stick to areas east of us.…

Snow Showers this morning

February 15, 2022 7:50 AM Jeff Roper

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…

Scattered snow showers Tuesday and Wednesday

February 14, 2022 3:05 PM Michael Coats

Special Weather Statement, National Weather Service:Winter Weather Returns Tonight and into Tuesday Morning. A cold front will sweep through the…

Caught in an avalanche? You’ve got 30 minutes to survive

February 14, 2022 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN You might have heard over the weekend; a man survived an avalanche after falling off a 50-foot cliff while skiing in Colorado.…

Winter Weather Advisory

February 14, 2022 8:06 AM Jeff Roper

Lemhi County including Salmon and Leadore are under a winter weather advisory for this afternoon through tomorrow at 11am. Mixed snow showers will…

Snow is back tomorrow night

February 13, 2022 3:41 PM Evan Thomason

The snow showers will start to come in from the west in the evening hours around 6 or 7 pm into central ID, carry into the valleys in the late night…

Sunny and slightly warmer for Sunday

February 12, 2022 4:26 PM Evan Thomason

Mostly sunny conditions will be present throughout the day tomorrow with no chances of getting any…

Record-breaking heat could impact the Super Bowl this weekend

February 12, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN Meteorologists This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California…

Four-story high rogue wave breaks records off the coast of Vancouver Island

February 12, 2022 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Caitlin Kaiser and Tom Sater, CNN A rogue wave measuring 58 feet (17.6 meters) tall was recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, breaking the…

Highs this weekend into the 30’s with some areas of fog

February 11, 2022 5:31 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: Areas of fog with partly cloudy skies, lows around 10° with NE winds at 5-10MPH. SATURDAY: Areas of fog in the morning with mostly sunny…

Dense Fog Advisory extended to 3pm

February 11, 2022 11:07 AM Jeff Roper

Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley,…

Areas of fog with highs into the 30’s

February 10, 2022 4:51 PM Michael Coats

High pressure to our west, with clouds and cold air drifting down the jet stream overhead. Inversions will remain in place with areas of fog for the…

Spring preview comes to an abrupt halt this weekend as temperatures plummet

February 10, 2022 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist For those of you in the Eastern US, enjoy the springlike weather while you can. Winter returns this weekend…

Patchy Fog and Cloudy

February 10, 2022 8:36 AM Jeff Roper

Patchy freezing morning fog can create visibility issues this mid morning. It will be mostly cloudy and we’ll have temperatures hovering…

Areas of fog, slightly warmer temperatures

February 9, 2022 4:48 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: Areas of freezing fog with mostly cloudy skies, lows around 15°, with winds around 5-10 MPH. A slight chance of snow from the fog.…

LA is under a rare wintertime heat advisory for the Super Bowl

February 9, 2022 2:26 PM CNN

By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California heat wave —…

LA is under a rare wintertime heat advisory for the Super Bowl

February 9, 2022 2:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California heat wave —…

Cloudy Wednesday

February 9, 2022 11:11 AM Evan Thomason

We will see mostly cloudy conditions for the entire region during the day…

Areas of freezing fog, A few snow showers for Wednesday

February 8, 2022 5:00 PM Michael Coats

A weak system from the north, ushers in a slight chance of snow for Wednesday. OVERNIGHT: Areas of freezing fog with lows around 10°, a slight…

Morning Fog before Cold Sunshine

February 8, 2022 8:12 AM Jeff Roper

High pressure is still maintaining dry conditions over our area and most of our forecast remains dry, with a mountain shower chance passing by…

Mostly sunny with areas of freezing fog for Tuesday

February 7, 2022 4:24 PM Michael Coats

Our dry winter pattern continues for Tuesday, high pressure to our south, stormy weather to our northeast. Look for areas of freezing fog during the…

Preparing for Category 6 hurricanes, a new facility will test winds of 200 mph and storm surge

February 7, 2022 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist I lived and worked in Miami for four years before coming to Atlanta to join CNN. I’ve visited the Wall of…

All the Beijing snow is human-made — a resource-intensive, ‘dangerous’ trend as planet warms

February 5, 2022 6:19 AM CNN

It would be hard to hold a conversation over the deafening sound of the snow machines preparing the Olympic venues northwest of…

Freezing Fog Advisory then Sun

February 7, 2022 7:58 AM Jeff Roper

Freezing Fog Advisory for Lower Snake River Plain with some patchy fog into the Teton Valley. Limited visibility can make for hazardous driving.…

Calm, partly cloudy days ahead

February 6, 2022 4:21 PM Evan Thomason

Once the patchy fog rolls away in the morning hours, we should all be seeing partly cloudy skies with no chances for snow showers for…

Foggy morning, partly cloudy afternoon on Sunday

February 5, 2022 4:16 PM Evan Thomason

Fog will continue until the late morning hours tomorrow for the valleys and southern…

Another weak cold front, chance of snow with freezing fog

February 4, 2022 4:55 PM Michael Coats

Another weak front, chance of snow with freezing fog Another system sliding in from the northwest, will usher in more of the same weather we’ve been…

All the Beijing snow is human-made — a resource-intensive, ‘dangerous’ trend as planet warms

February 4, 2022 6:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Derek Van Dam, CNN It would be hard to hold a conversation over the deafening sound of the snow machines preparing the Olympic venues northwest of…

Cold and Cloudy with a side of Flurries for Friday

February 4, 2022 11:18 AM Evan Thomason

We should see cloudy conditions in the valleys and sunny skies in the mountains for…

Snow and ice cover New England as Midwest digs out from winter storm

February 4, 2022 12:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Nearly 40 million people remain under weather watches and warnings in the Northeast, down from 85 million Friday morning, as a…

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

February 4, 2022 12:44 AM CNN

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…

More freezing fog and more areas of light snow

February 3, 2022 4:13 PM Michael Coats

Our cold flow from the northwest continues. OVERNIGHT: Areas of freezing fog with mostly cloudy skies. Lows around 0°, with NW winds at 5 MPH.…

FREEZING FOG ADVISORY

February 3, 2022 7:58 AM Jeff Roper

Lower Snake River Valley is under a freezing fog advisory until 11am. Light snow showers have crossed through the area from overnight into this…

Deadly storm bringing tornado threats and hazardous precipitation to millions from Gulf states to Canada

February 3, 2022 5:24 AM CNN

By Steve Almasy, Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A deadly storm system plowed across the United States on Thursday bringing tornado threats and…

Deadly storm bringing tornado threats and hazardous precipitation to millions from Gulf states to Canada

February 3, 2022 2:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A deadly storm system plowed across the United States on Thursday bringing tornado threats and…

Triple whammy of snow, ice and sleet in store for millions across South and Midwest

February 3, 2022 2:09 AM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A massive storm pummeling a large swath of the US has already dumped heavy snow and continues to threaten parts of the Midwest…

Areas of fog and a chance of snow

February 2, 2022 5:06 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: A slight chance of snow with areas of patchy freezing fog with lows around -1°, SW winds at 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Patchy freezing fog, partly…

How weather has shaped human history

January 31, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Stacker takes a look at 30 ways the weather has shaped human history, including the event that kicked off the Salem Witch Trials, a new clue in the…

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

February 2, 2022 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Still reeling from the death and devastation Tropical Cyclone Ana inflicted just last week, Madagascar is bracing for another…

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

February 2, 2022 8:37 AM CNN

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Still reeling from the death and devastation Tropical Cyclone Ana inflicted just last week, Madagascar is bracing for another…

Very Cold, Light Snow Chances and Fog

February 2, 2022 8:09 AM Jeff Roper

Northerly flow keeps on bring very cold arctic air through here and cloud cover with fog makes for a wispy, frigid start. Visibility with low clouds…

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

February 2, 2022 1:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A mammoth storm dropping significant snowfall Wednesday threatens to paralyze parts of the Midwest and South…

Cold temps with a few isolated snow showers

February 1, 2022 5:34 PM Michael Coats

A cold front slowly working over the region will produce isolated snow showers with mostly cloudy skies. It will remain very cold this week, with…

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

February 1, 2022 9:33 AM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN A mammoth storm dropping significant snowfall Wednesday threatens to paralyze parts of the Midwest and South…

Next winter storm will stretch over 2,000 miles

February 1, 2022 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist As the second winter storm in less than a week sets up across the country, 21 states are gearing up for a blast…

Colder and Dry to begin February

February 1, 2022 8:46 AM Jeff Roper

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.…

A few snow showers Monday night through Tuesday night

January 31, 2022 5:15 PM Michael Coats

A couple of cold fronts are moving through the region to start-off the workweek. A second front will drive in from Montana this Tuesday with some…

Record-breaking megaflash lightning documented in North and South America

January 31, 2022 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN Two new world records for megaflashes of lightning have been recorded by the World Meteorological…

The next winter storm takes aim at the South, while the Northeast digs out of last week’s blizzard

January 31, 2022 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist ‘Tis the season for winter storms to line up like parade floats at Mardi Gras. Last week’s storm…

The next winter storm takes aim at the South, while the Northeast digs out of last week’s blizzard

January 31, 2022 11:02 AM CNN

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist ‘Tis the season for winter storms to line up like parade floats at Mardi Gras. Last week’s storm…

Snow showers and cold breezes

January 31, 2022 8:01 AM Jeff Roper

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…

Northeast faces below-freezing temperatures as it recovers from record-breaking weekend snowstorm

January 31, 2022 2:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Robert Shackelford, CNN The Northeast continues to face dangerous cold Monday as it digs out of record snow from a bomb…

Snow showers early on Monday

January 30, 2022 5:24 PM Evan Thomason

Snow showers will continue into the later morning hours with widespread showers across central ID and western…

Thousands lose power in the brutal cold after a bomb cyclone dumps record-setting snow

January 30, 2022 2:34 AM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN The nor’easter that dumped record snowfall in parts of the East Coast has left treacherous wind chills and…

Thousands lose power in the brutal cold after a bomb cyclone dumps record-setting snow

January 30, 2022 2:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN The nor’easter that dumped record snowfall in parts of the East Coast has left treacherous wind chills and…

Sunny Sunday, snow returns Monday

January 29, 2022 4:18 PM Evan Thomason

Mostly sunny skies will be with us for all of…

Northeast faces below-freezing temperatures as it recovers from record-breaking weekend snowstorm

January 29, 2022 6:54 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Robert Shackelford, CNN The Northeast continues to face dangerous cold Monday as it digs out of record snow from a bomb…

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

January 29, 2022 6:26 AM CNN

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…

Millions remain under blizzard warnings as nor’easter pummels the Northeast

January 29, 2022 5:10 AM CNN

By Jason Hanna, Aya Elamroussi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Much of the East Coast was covered with a thick blanket of snow Saturday night, with…

Millions remain under blizzard warnings as nor’easter pummels the Northeast

January 29, 2022 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, Aya Elamroussi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Much of the East Coast was covered with a thick blanket of snow Saturday night, with…

Sunny and cold this weekend

January 28, 2022 4:45 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear with some areas of fog with lows below zero in the Snake River Plain. North winds at 5-10 MPH, a slight chance of snow from…

Very cold, but sunny weekend ahead

January 28, 2022 11:20 AM Evan Thomason

Sunny conditions are expected with no chances of any snow showers for…

Winter storm timeline: When selected cities should expect to face the nor’easter’s impacts

January 28, 2022 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN Weather staff A major nor’easter is set to move up the US East Coast and bring significant impacts to cities this weekend, beginning…

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

January 28, 2022 6:32 AM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as…

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

January 28, 2022 2:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as…

Very cold temps and wind-chills Friday morning with areas of fog

January 27, 2022 5:37 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: Areas of dense freezing fog with lows around -13° for Idaho Falls, around -5°. Chance of light snow from the fog. Otherwise, mostly…

A nor’easter threatens 55 million from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Snow, wind and flooding are in store

January 27, 2022 11:34 AM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The path of a weekend nor’easter is becoming clearer as 55 million people from the Mid-Atlantic states to New England…

It’s true, you could get 0 or 20 inches of snow Saturday in New York City. Here’s why

January 27, 2022 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist You’ve probably heard rumblings or seen our headlines about the bomb cyclone hitting the Northeast with feet…

Below zero this morning

January 27, 2022 8:13 AM Jeff Roper

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…

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

January 27, 2022 6:35 AM CNN

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…

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

January 27, 2022 1:45 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Cold temps with areas of freezing morning fog

January 26, 2022 4:46 PM Michael Coats

OVERNIGHT: Areas of fog in the Snake River Plain with a few snow flurries from the fog. Lows around -1° to 6°. Clear skies in the mountains with…

Freezing Fog Advisory through 11am

January 26, 2022 8:16 AM Jeff Roper

Areas of freezing fog with partly to mostly cloudy skies sub-zero wind chills, SW winds 5-10 MPH this morning. Snow flurries from the fog and low…

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

January 26, 2022 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Confidence is growing that a winter storm with the intensity of a hurricane, snow measured in feet and…

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

January 26, 2022 4:48 AM CNN

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Confidence is growing that a winter storm with the intensity of a hurricane, snow measured in feet and…

Areas of freezing fog, sub-zero wind chills

January 25, 2022 5:23 PM Michael Coats

High pressure over the Northwest will usher back the inversion, with freezing fog. Cold air will also be moving south from Canada this week, keeping…

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

January 25, 2022 10:35 AM CNN

By Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologists A rapidly intensifying storm known as a bomb cyclone could bring crippling winter weather…

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

January 25, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologists A rapidly intensifying storm known as a bomb cyclone could bring crippling winter weather…

Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare ‘snownado’

January 25, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Story by Reuters and CNN Weather’s Pedram Javaheri and Robert Shackelford A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey,…

Scattered snow Monday evening, Cold and sunny Tuesday afternoon

January 24, 2022 4:13 PM Michael Coats

A quick moving system along the Continental Divide, will deliver a quick shot of snow, with clearing and cold conditions for Tuesday. OVERNIGHT: Snow…

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

January 24, 2022 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

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…

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

January 24, 2022 11:02 AM CNN

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…

Isolated snow showers Monday evening

January 23, 2022 4:16 PM Evan Thomason

Snow showers will look to come through the region on Monday. They will look to arrive in the afternoon, will quickly sweep through our area, and be…

Part of California’s iconic Highway 1 remains closed as crews make progress on wildfire

January 23, 2022 12:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Crews fighting a wildfire along the central coast of California near the iconic Highway 1 made progress Sunday in containing…

Cloudy valleys, sunny mountains for Sunday

January 22, 2022 4:16 PM Evan Thomason

Mostly cloudy skies will be found in the valleys with partly to mostly sunny skies for the mountains for…

Mysterious ice formations showed up in Chicago this week

January 22, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What…

Wildfire burns near California’s Highway 1, prompting evacuations

January 22, 2022 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A wildfire near California’s scenic Highway 1, which winds along the Pacific coastline, prompted…

Areas of freezing fog, sunny skies in the mountains

January 21, 2022 4:38 PM Michael Coats

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.…

A widespread windstorm could deliver hurricane-force wind gusts in California and other parts of the West

January 21, 2022 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A windstorm is forecast to bring strong and possibly damaging winds to the western US, starting this weekend. Over…

Freezing Fog hanging around and colder for the weekend

January 21, 2022 8:28 AM Jeff Roper

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…

Virginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives

January 21, 2022 6:53 AM CNN

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…

Virginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives

January 21, 2022 12:17 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Thursday evening snow, cold weekend ahead

January 20, 2022 5:17 PM Michael Coats

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…

Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston

January 20, 2022 10:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina,…

Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston

January 20, 2022 10:34 AM CNN

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina,…

Winter Weather Advisory

January 20, 2022 7:44 AM Jeff Roper

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…

Freezing fog overnight, scattered snow showers Thursday evening

January 19, 2022 4:01 PM Michael Coats

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…

Parts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours

January 19, 2022 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Parts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours

January 19, 2022 12:00 PM CNN

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…