Scattered snow and rain showers continue

A wet weather pattern continues to move through the region. We'll see snow and rain showers with slightly warmer temps for Thursday and Friday. We're looking at another 1-3" of new snowfall Wednesday night into Thursday in the upper Snake River Plain. The lower Plain continues to struggle to pull in heavier snowfall, thanks to downslope winds drying out the air and pushing the moisture to the north.

Overnight, scattered snow showers, with a steady temperature into the lower 30's for the Snake River Plain. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday, working in more passing rain and snow showers with gusty winds. Highs into the upper 30's to mid 40's. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
THURSDAY…

• WHAT…Snow, moderate at times. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  8 inches with locally higher amounts around 10 inches near
  Craters of the Moon and Monida Pass. For Idaho Falls and
  Rexburg, around 2 inches. Winds gusting 20 to 35 mph may produce
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.
• WHERE…Lava Beds north of Shoshone, Carey, Craters of the
  Moon, Tom Cat Summit, Arco, Mackey, the I N L Complex, Mud
  Lake, Dubois, Monida Pass, Small and St Anthony.
• WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Thursday.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow and gusty
  winds. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and
  evening commute. Expect possible highway and road closure due to
  drifting of snow.

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY…
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM
MST FRIDAY…

• WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow at times.
  Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches or more in the
  mountains and 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations tonight
  through Thursday. Locally gusty winds may produce areas of
  blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
  moderate snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches in the mountains and 2 to 4 inches in the lower
  elevations Thursday night through Friday.
• WHERE…Island Park region.
• WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM MST Thursday.
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 PM
  MST Friday.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow and gusty
  winds. Temporary road closures are possible due to drifting
  snow.