The supervisor for the Sawtooth National Forest has signed a new order that will allow limited access for people using snow vehicles on a mountain range southeast of Malta.
This morning we found a black and orange looking fluffy caterpillar. After some research it was determined it is a wooly bear caterpillar. Not only are they interesting to look at, there supposedly can predict the type of winter we are going to have.
I know a lot of people don't give the Farmers Almanac a second glance because it is extended forecasting that is even more difficult to predict than every day stuff. However, according to the predictions, Idaho is in store for a snowy winter.
It's about time to get the gear out, grab the skis or board, and head back up to the mountain for some time in the powder, and this year, Uber is giving us another option.
A mix of weather is expected in southern Idaho this morning with a mix of wind and snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the Magic Valley.
Be warned if you’ve thought about going into the higher elevations of the Sawtooth Mountains anytime soon: the danger of triggering an avalanche is considerable, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.