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🚰At this point we think the atmosphere might have a leaky faucet... ☔More valley rain and mountain snow is on the horizon until we have a break late Wednesday through Saturday. Take a look at forecast totals of snow and liquid precipitation (QPF). #idwx #orwx
Snowpack update: we're trending well above normal (green line) on average for southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. We're also doing much better than last year (blue line). Some major drainages included are the Boise, Payette, Weiser, Bruneau, Owyhee, and Malheur. #IDwx #ORwx
So a couple of hours ago we let you know of the expected amount of precip coming in the next few days. Here's a look at where to expect snow vs rain (or mixed) during roughly the same period. Lots of high elevation snow and mostly valley rain coming. #idwx #orwx
❄ Satellite showing a large low pressure system off Western Canada with several small system, moving on shore in CA this morning. These will move across the area later today and tomorrow bringing more rain and snow showers. #idwx #orwx
💧 ❄Looks for shower to begin later this afternoon and continue through the evening as they move northeast. More valley rain showers are expected during the Monday morning commute so planning accordingly. #idwx #orwx
🌧️A line of showers will move through the Treasure Valley within the next hour. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy rain, with the chance of a rumble of thunder. Check out the latest radar loop! #idwx
👀 Did someone *finally* say temperatures near normal? You can expect a warm-up today with spring-like temperatures and scattered showers. #idwx #orwx
⚠️🌧️ With incoming heavy precipitation, remember the golden rule... Turn Around, Don't Drown! ⚠️ Flooding can be deceptive and can catch you off guard, so do NOT try to wade or drive through water on roadways. #idwx #orwx
⚠️ A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued alongside the Wind Advisory for the potent storm system Tuesday and Wednesday. Find more details at #idwx #orwx
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The NASA smoke model not painting a pretty picture for the next 5 days in the Pacific NW. Also notice how the eastbound smoke gets wrapped up in Paulette later in the week. #idwx #orwx
The #BootlegFire is now producing lightning within its explosive pyrocumulus cloud. As this fire creates its own weather, the volatile nature makes it extremely dangerous for firefighters. Smoke continues to pour into E Oregon & Idaho. #ORwx #IDwx #OregonFires
Smoke continues: A strong upper level high pressure is apparent on the HRRR smoke forecast today over the West. Notice how the flow is clockwise around the high pressure. #idwx #orwx
Yesterday, at around 5:15 PM MDT an NWS employee observed a weak, EF0 tornado moving across ID Highway 78 about a mile northwest of Givens Hot Springs. Estimated winds 65-75 mph. Estimated to be on ground for 15 minutes. Tornado crossed Snake River before dissipating. #IDwx
Atmospheric river or #PineappleExpress ? Moisture with this system extending well past Hawaii to Indonesia #idwx #orwx
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