Snow flying with brisk winds ahead of a cold dry weekend

Tracking a 50% chance of snow in the valley with little accumulation expected, possibly 1-2" in Pocatello's backyard. We have had reports of 3+" in Bannock County to the east of Pocatello this morning. Snow came through last night and is hanging out over the mountains this morning, not as substantial, yet showers remain into today. More expected through our backyards by mid-morning. Highs today will be steady at 30-33 with winds from the SW gusting to 25mph. Wind Advisory in effect for the Magic Valley and around Twin with gusts possible to 50+mph.

High pressure slides in and that will dry us out behind the front for some sun as well and overnight lows will be basement cellar underground with single digits in the mountains and teens for the valley. This trend continues into next week and we've got a long dry spell ahead of us. Highs will be more like January should be in the 30 degree range for a few days, before headed back to the 40 mark by end of next week.

Jeff Roper, First Alert Weather