weather

Northern states like it cold.

It was literally shaped by the wind.

In the Santa Clause film franchise, the actor Martin Short portrays the personification of dreadful, winter weather, which includes all the frigid elements. He's the perfect character to use as a model for the next two weeks of weather in southern Idaho.

U.S. Forest Service officials say they are looking at possibly closing some Forest Roads earlier than usual in the South Hills because of recent snowfall

Late-summer storms are common in southern Idaho, and maybe residents will be treated to some thunder and lightning activity.

The mood at the monthly water meeting in Boise remained positive as cooler wet conditions have helped ease Idaho's drought

It appears that time to gas up those lawnmowers and commence spring cleaning is just about upon us in southern Idaho. Enjoy the warmer approaching weather.

At least nine people had to be taken to area hospitals following multiple crashes Monday evening on the interstate and nearby highway in Cassia County during a major storm

High winds are expected across much of southern Idaho Monday evening into Tuesday

As spring approaches the Twin Falls Canal Company says it is preparing for a short irrigation season under the current weather forecast

Drivers be aware of several crashes this morning on Interstate 84 in Jerome and Gooding counties

Moving to a new climate often can take a little bit to adapt to

This week marks the first time in several months that the Magic Valley will see evening temperatures dropping below 40-degrees. Frozen windshields, slick roads, and logs on the fire will all be routine additions to life for the next six months or so.

It appears the month of May will begin warm, so if you have the chance to get outdoors Friday and Saturday, I'd take full advantage of it.

The 2021 Easter weekend outlook for the Magic Valley is one of the warmest I can recall in recent years. That is, unless the southern Idaho weather does what we all know it's capable of doing in the next few days.

The snow from the last storm has frozen over providing a slick sledding surface, and the addition overnight Thursday should compliment area hills very nicely.

For those that can't get out of town this weekend, it's looking like the grassy hills near the Twin Falls City Pool, or the College of Southern Idaho grounds, might be ideal for some local sledding for the youngsters.

An approaching weather system may actually bring Twin Falls its first legitimate chance for snowfall for the season by early morning hours Sunday.

Interstate 84 from the I84/86 interchange is closed this morning in both directions to the Utah state line

Have that ice melt and car window scrapper nearby for Wednesday and Thursday in particular, as the break from Sunday's cold front will be short-lived.