Heavy Mountain Snow Expected from Wednesday-Thursday Storm
Unsettled weather will affect the Boise area on Tuesday. Scattered showers are expected with breezy winds. There is a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.
A stronger system arrives late Wednesday into Thursday. Forecasts call for widespread rain and gusty winds. Higher terrain will receive heavy mountain snow during the Wednesday-Thursday storm.
Snow amounts and elevations
- Above 6,500 feet: 8 to 16 inches of wet snow expected.
- Mountain valleys: 3 to 6 inches as rain changes to snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.
- Snow level: falling to around 6,000 feet by early Thursday morning.
Roads and travel impacts
- Higher roadways likely affected include Banner Summit, Big Creek Summit, and Warm Lake Summit.
- Road surfaces above higher elevations may become slushy or snow-covered by Thursday morning.
- Widespread rain and gusty winds are expected at lower elevations during the same period.
Filmogaz.com meteorologists note the heaviest mountain snow will be focused on the highest terrain. Drier and warmer conditions return heading into the weekend.
