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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 28 Jan 07:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Basalt ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Basalt ID
 43.3°N 111.92°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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