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Colder this week with scattered rain, snow and gusty winds - Local News 8 After our Monday cold front, we’ll see winds and a few rain/snow showers through Monday evening. Conditions calm for Tuesday morning before another system moves through in the evening from the south. Overnight, we’ll keep it mostly cloudy with a low temperature in the mid 20’s. A chance of rain and snow with winds from

2/9/26: A quiet Tuesday with another system arriving Tuesday night. More scattered rain and snow this week! https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/09/colder-this-week-with-scattered-rain-snow-and-gusty-winds/ 

Mild weekend temps with rain and snow on the way for Monday - Local News 8 Clouds build Friday night across eastern Idaho as a quiet, milder stretch continues. Skies turn mostly cloudy with lows near 32° and a light south–southeast wind around 5 mph, setting the stage for a calm start to the weekend. Saturday features a mix of sun and clouds and a springlike feel for early February. Highs

A mild weekend with a weak storm moving in early Monday : https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/06/mild-weekend-temps-with-rain-and-snow-on-the-way-for-monday/ 

Sunny and warmer for Friday - Local News 8 A large ridge of high pressure is overhead, keeping us dry and clear. Inversions should strengthen again, trapping in some of the haze closer to the foothills and bench areas.

A large ridge of high pressure is overhead, keeping us dry and clear.https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/05/sunny-and-warmer-for-friday/ 

Sunny and bright for Thursday and Friday - Local News 8 Dry and clear conditions remain in place as high pressure moves across the region. We have a bit of an inversion with some air quality issues. We still have an air advisory in place this week for Pocatello and locations near the Utah state line. We start to see a change to the weather pattern

2/4/26: High temps pushing to the 40's and 50's again for Thursday: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/04/sunny-and-bright-for-thursday-and-friday/ 

Warming trend this week with an Air Stagnation Advisory issued - Local News 8 High pressure is building in from the south, delivering warmer than average temperatures. Under the high-pressure inversion, we’ll see the air quality dimmish. AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY: WHAT…Poor air quality will develop Wednesday and continue through the weekend. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near

Above normal temperatures will stick around for this week. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/03/warming-trend-this-week-with-an-air-stagnation-advisory-issued/ 

A sunny and warm start to the month  - Local News 8 We have high pressure to the south, with a disturbance to the north. This disturbance from the north will bring in mostly cloudy skies for Monday night. There is a slight chance of snow for mountain locations near the Montana state line. Look for a low temperature in the mid 20’s for the Snake River Plain. We’ll have

2/2/26: We have a disturbance to our north, sending clouds and some light mountain snow for tonight. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/02/02/a-sunny-and-warm-start-to-the-month/ 

Warmer daytime temperatures this weekend with patchy fog overnight - Local News 8 High pressure delivering warmer temps this weekend.

1/30/26: Our above normal temperature trend continues this weekend. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/30/warmer-daytime-temperatures-this-weekend-with-patchy-fog-overnight/ 

Snow showers clearing out with patchy fog and cloud cover for Thursday - Local News 8 Our weak storm system is slowly moving east into Wyoming for Wednesday evening. In the wake of this system, we’ll see some overnight fog development with a few snow flurries heading into Thursday. Overnight, we’ll see temperatures in the lower 20’s for the overnight low. Light winds from the southwest around 5 mph, allowing for

Our weak storm system is slowly moving east into Wyoming for Wednesday evening. In the wake of this system, we’ll see some overnight fog https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/28/snow-showers-clearing-out-with-patchy-fog-and-cloud-cover-for-thursday/ 

A few snow showers for late Wednesday - Local News 8 A few weak disturbances are moving in from the west coast. Mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 19°. We'll keep light winds in from the north. For Wednesday, there is a chance of scattered snow for the afternoon. Cloudy skies with a high in the lower 30’s for the Snake River Plain. Winds will

1/27/26: A weak system will bring in some scattered snow. Just not a huge amount. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/27/a-few-snow-showers-for-late-wednesday/ 

A couple of weak systems are moving through the region this week - Local News 8 Cold and quiet for tonight and Tuesday, with a couple of weak weather systems moving through this workweek. For Monday night, we’ll see mostly cloudy skies, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Look for an overnight low temperature in the mid-teens. Increasing clouds for our Tuesday, with a high of 35°. Winds will remain light from

1/26/26: Areas of light snow this week, with a couple of disturbances rolling through the region. These are not storms, just a couple of weather bumps in the road. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/26/a-couple-of-weak-systems-are-moving-through-the-region-this-week/ 

Fog and clouds to start off Friday; sunny and cold for the weekend - Local News 8 Tonight, once again we’ll see some low clouds, areas of fog, and a few snow flurries.

More fog and snow flurries, through our early Friday .

Patchy overnight fog with some clearing for Thursday and Friday - Local News 8 Patchy fog continues to hang over parts of the region

1/21/26: Areas of freezing fog overnight https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/21/patchy-fog-with-some-clearing-for-thursday-and-friday/ 

More fog and freezing temps for our mid-week  - Local News 8 High pressure and more fog for our Wednesday. Some of the higher elevation communities will see clearing skies and freezing temps above the fog.  Overnight, we’ll see a low temperature in the upper teens. Light winds from the north around 5 mph. Areas of freezing fog, with a chance of light snow and ice.   For our Wednesday, we’ll keep it cloudy for the Snake

1/20/26: Areas of freezing fog again https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/20/more-fog-and-freezing-temps-for-our-mid-week/ 

Dry this weekend with some patchy morning fog - Local News 8 Chilly overnight with some areas of freezing fog. We'll warm to the 30's this weekend with dry conditions.

More of the same this weekend in weather : https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/16/dry-this-weekend-with-some-patchy-morning-fog/ 

Chance of fog overnight with areas of haze for Friday - Local News 8 High pressure overhead is keeping the inversion in place.

High pressure overhead is keeping the inversion in place. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/15/chance-of-fog-overnight-with-areas-of-haze-for-friday/ 

Patchy fog overnight and Thursday morning with above average temperatures - Local News 8 Slightly colder temps for tonight and Thursday with a chance of morning fog.

1/14/26: Slightly colder temps for tonight and Thursday with a chance of morning fog. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/14/patchy-fog-overnight-and-thursday-morning-with-above-average-temperatures/ 

Mostly sunny and above normal temperatures this week - Local News 8 Inversion returning, temps steady and no signs of change until late next week...

1/13/26: Inversion returning, temps steady and no signs of change until late next week... https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/13/mostly-sunny-and-above-normal-temperatures-this-week/ 

Above normal high temps with dry conditions - Local News 8 High pressure is holding strong this week. We’ll see above average temperatures

1/12/26: Above normal temperatures and quiet conditions this week: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/12/above-normal-high-temps-with-dry-conditions/ 

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1-9-26: Patchy fog overnight with lighter winds for Saturday https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/09/patchy-fog-with-above-normal-high-temperatures/ 

Areas of fog with chilly temps for Friday - Local News 8 In the wake of this latest cold front, we’ll see some flurries and fog development for Thursday night and early Friday. Overnight, Patchy freezing fog...

1/8/26: In the wake of this latest cold front, we’ll see some flurries and fog development for Thursday night and early Friday https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/08/areas-of-fog-with-chilly-temps-for-friday/ 

Windy with a chance of snow for Wednesday and Thursday - Local News 8 Gusty winds with some scattered snow for Wednesday and Thursday.

1/6/26: Gusty winds with scattered snow showers for Wednesday and Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/06/windy-with-a-chance-of-snow-for-wednesday-and-thursday/ 

Breezy with a few snow showers through Tuesday; colder and snowy weather expected Wednesday - Local News 8 Chance of snow for Tuesday with colder weather and more scattered snow for Wednesday...

1/5/26: Chance of snow for Tuesday with colder weather and more scattered snow for Wednesday... https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/05/breezy-with-a-few-snow-showers-through-tuesday-colder-and-snowy-weather-expected-wednesday/ 

Patchy fog in the morning with rain and snow showers for late Saturday - Local News 8 A chance of fog tonight and early Saturday. More scattered rain and snow late Saturday and into Sunday...

1/2/25: There is a chance of fog tonight and Saturday. With more rain and snow moving back in for Saturday evening. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2026/01/02/patchy-fog-in-the-morning-with-rain-and-snow-showers-for-late-saturday/ 

Scattered rain and snow for New Year’s Day and this weekend - Local News 8 A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year's Day

A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year's Day https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/31/scattered-rain-and-snow-for-new-years-day-and-this-weekend/ 

Warmer for Wednesday before scattered rain and snow moves in for the start of 2026 - Local News 8 12/30/25: We’ll keep high pressure overhead for Wednesday, delivering warmer air and sunshine for the mid-week. Look for rain and snow for Thursday.

12/30/25: Above average temps for Wednesday before a rain/snow storm arrives for Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/30/warmer-for-wednesday-before-scattered-rain-and-snow-moves-in-for-the-start-of-2026/ 

Cold and sunny to start the week with rain and snow to ring in the new year - Local News 8 We’re starting the week on a cold but quiet note across eastern Idaho following a weekend cold front that brought areas of rain and snow. That system has moved east, leaving behind dry northwest flow as we close out 2025. High pressure will stay in control through the middle of the week, keeping conditions dry

12/29/25: Slightly warmer weather for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered rain and snow to start off 2026: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/29/cold-and-sunny-to-start-the-week-with-rain-and-snow-to-ring-in-the-new-year/ 

A rainy Christmas Eve with mountain snow - Local News 8 A wet pattern is setting up for the middle of the week, with rain and mountain snow moving into the region by Wednesday afternoon and continuing through at least Christmas Day. Areas below 6,000 feet can expect moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall, while higher elevations see snow. Winds will also increase, especially Wednesday and Wednesday

12/23/25: A wet pattern is setting up for the middle of the week, with rain and mountain snow moving into the region by Wednesday afternoon https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/23/a-rainy-christmas-eve-with-mountain-snow/ 

Storm break tonight, wet and warm Christmas ahead - Local News 8 One storm system is exiting the region this evening, bringing a brief break in active weather on Tuesday. However, the quiet won’t last long, as another very wet and unusually warm storm is set to arrive Christmas Eve afternoon and persist through Christmas morning. Rain is likely tonight before tapering off after midnight, with overnight

12/22/25: A break from wet weather for Tuesday with another rain storm expected Christmas eve. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/22/storm-break-tonight-wet-and-warm-christmas-ahead/ 

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12/22/25: A look at our December high temperatures so far. In Idaho Falls we've had 5 record breaking days so far.

A Wet and Active Weather Pattern Takes Us Through Christmas - Local News 8 An active weather pattern will remain in place throughout the holiday week, bringing periods of rain to the valleys and moderate to heavy snow in the mountains. Temperatures will stay well above normal for late December, making a white Christmas unlikely for most lower elevations. Rain will be likely this evening, mainly before 8 p.m.,

12/19/25: Windy with colder temps for Saturday. More scattered rain and snow Sunday and this holiday week. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/19/a-wet-and-active-weather-pattern-takes-us-through-christmas/