Winds could gusts of up to 50 MPH in the Magic Valley, making travel difficult at times, especially on the Perrine and Hansen Bridges. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Tuesday (Apr. 13).
Winter driving has hit us like a slushy, frozen snowball in the ear. Even if you're just heading down Blue Lakes, make sure you’re prepared with a Winter Emergency Kit.
Both lanes of westbound Interstate 84 are now open.
Motorists are still encouraged to avoid travel throughout the majority of the Magic Valley until the winter weather conditions improve.
The winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Magic Valley area...
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 2pm for the Magic Valley. Snow overnight has turned to ice with freezing rain creating treacherous driving conditions. Many Magic Valley schools have been cancelled.
A strong cold front will bring gusty winds tonight to the Magic Valley tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for gusts up to 50 mph.
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Severe Thunderstorm warning for Southeastern Cassia County, West Central Oneida County, and South Central Power County.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gooding County in south central Idaho, northwestern Jerome County, Twin Falls County, southeastern Elmore County, and south central Camas County until 6:30 pm.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Gooding County, eastern Owyhee County, northwestern Jerome County, and northwestern Twin Falls County until 4:15pm.
Expect windy conditions tonight in the Western Magic Valley. There is a Wind Advisory in effect from 10 pm tonight (April 17, 2014) till tomorrow morning at 7 am (April 18, 2014).
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for the Western MagicValley through 5pm tonight. They're tracking a severe thunderstorm heading east toward the Magic Valley at 35 miles per hour.
The storm could produce wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour and drop hail the size of pennies at the most severe times.