Happy Monday! We've got active weather rolling into Idaho to start out the week.
Widespread moisture moves into the region this morning and becomes heavier this afternoon. Rain is expected in lower elevations and snow above 4500 feet. Drifting snow and slick roads are a concern.
OVERNIGHT: Atmospheric River continues to send impacts inland and widespread moisture anticipated in Idaho today.
— Geneva Zoltek TV (@GenevaZoltek) January 9, 2023
The heaviest precipitation is expected across the Boise Mountains and Camas Prairie where we could see 4-8 inches of snow. Rain will hit our lower valleys. #IDwx pic.twitter.com/3KxxT2H0rP
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for areas of the Boise Mountains and Camas Prairie today from 11 AM until 11 PM. Snow accumulations could reach 5 - 8 inches.
More areas of Idaho are under this same advisory today. Click here for those details from the National Weather Service.
Freezing rain is also a concern in spots where the temperatures hovers around that freezing point today. Use caution on the roads today, especially in higher elevations and on mountain backroads.
This tweet outlines the danger.
⚠️ There is a threat of freezing rain this morning east of Mountain Home to the Magic Valley. Use caution if travelling in this area, especially along I-84! Temperatures are currently below freezing but should warm up this afternoon. #idwx #orwx pic.twitter.com/JYTEtBIXv3
— NWS Boise (@NWSBoise) January 9, 2023
Winds will also be blustery today. This morning we saw wind speeds upwards of 25 mph. This breeze will continue through the mid-day with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. This could cause hazardous drifting snow in some higher elevations.
All in all, this active weather will increase risks on the roads today. We could see slick and icy conditions throughout the day and into the evening as this system hits.
High temperatures today will reach the mid-40s in the lower valleys and the mid-30s in the mountains.
Tuesday will be much calmer and drier with another small low pressure system rolling in later that evening.
