First Alert Weather: Rain, mountain snow and sharp temperature drop arrive Wednesday

BOISE, Idaho — WHEN / WHERE / WHAT

  • When: Tuesday evening through Wednesday, with peak impacts Wednesday morning and afternoon
  • Where: Southwest and south-central Idaho, eastern Oregon, and Idaho’s central mountains
  • What: A cold Pacific storm system will move through the region, bringing widespread rain, mountain snow, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures
  • Rain chances climb to 60–90% on Wednesday, making it the wettest day of the week
  • Snow levels fall to around 5,000–6,500 feet, leading to accumulating snow in higher elevations
  • High temperatures will drop 20–30 degrees from Tuesday to Wednesday

IMPACTS

  • Wet roads and reduced visibility could slow the Wednesday morning and evening commutes
  • Outdoor plans, including work, travel, and after-school sports, will likely be disrupted by steady rain and occasional thunderstorms
  • Snow-covered…

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