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Storm arrives early Thursday with rain, snow and more wind

Overnight, we have an approaching cold front that will drive in rain and snow, along with gusty winds. Cloudy skies, with a low temperature around the mid 30’s. South winds around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Rain and snow showers for Thursday morning. Partly cloudy skies in the afternoon for the Snake River Plain with snow towards Wyoming. Gusty winds at 15-25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. A high temperature in the upper 40’s.

Partly cloudy for Friday, with a high near 48. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday, there will be a chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain for the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50°. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Easter Sunday, there’s a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48°. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 PM
MDT THURSDAY…

  • WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches
    with amounts greater than 14 inches in favored locations. West
    wind gusting 30 to 40 mph.
  • WHERE…Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains.
  • WHEN…From 3 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
    conditions could impact travel over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates will be heaviest from 8 AM
    to 2 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

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