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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

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

light rain,mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 03:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Butte City ID

Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 03:38pm until December 25, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 03:38pm until December 25, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8200 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to around 30 by 1pm. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F⇓

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 9000 feet. High near 36. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8200 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to around 30 by 1pm. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Butte City ID
 43.71°N 113.1°W (Elev. 8248 ft)
Last Update:
1:33 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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