Winter weather advisories issued

We start with rain and mountain snow lasting through this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6000 FT.

• WHAT…Snow expected for elevations above 6000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, locally higher across the highest terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE…Big Hole Mountains, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains.
• WHEN…From noon today to 6 AM Friday.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

40's this morning and south winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

80% chance of rain and highland snow for Thursday, mainly before 5pm. Steady temperature around 44° for the Snake River Plain. South winds around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday, a 20% chance of snow with a high near 38°. Southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday, 60% chance snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high temperature in the lower 40’s. Windy, SW 15-25 mph.