Rain and storms picking up today

Shifting to a rain/storm mix this afternoon. 60 % chance of heavier showers and possible thunder into the eastern highlands tonight. Highs in the 50s and winds from the southwest 15-25 with gusts to 35mph. Lows in the 40s for the Snake River Plain and 30s for the mountains. Above 7000 ft. some snow may mix in. Showers push up from the southwest into drivetime and make for slicker than usual conditions due to lack of recent rain on highways.

Continued waves push across the area with good chances of showers and storms and mountain snow for the next 3 days. Slightly cooler for tomorrow by about 4-5 degrees, in the 50s for highs. Mostly cloudy with winds into the afternoons with gusts over 30mph to 40+mph by Thursday. Highs will drop to the 40s by Thursday with below freezing mornings. Some 20s in the mix. Good Friday will show some relief from moisture with some sun. Chilly below freezing to start in the 20s. Highs in the upper 40s to 50s.

Easter weekend looks dry and partly sunny and closer to 60 Saturday and low-to-mid 60s for Easter Sunday.

Jeff Roper, First Alert Weather