FNUS55 KPIH 011015
FWFPIH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southeast Idaho
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.DISCUSSION...
* Central Idaho Dispatch Area weather impact summary (Zones 475
and 476)...
This will be the final planning forecast for the 2024 fire season.
It has been out pleasure to serve you. Remember that spot forecasts
are always available through our website, and questions can always
be taken on our fire weather telephone number, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
A break in the precipitation has developed earlier than expected, but
the break will still last late into tonight. The next trough will once
again bring high elevation snow and low elevation rain and snow, with
light to moderate amounts that will continue into Sunday during the
day. As the trough passes to the east, temperatures will turn 5 to 10
degrees colder than today's temperatures. Another low is expected
Tuesday, with dry and cold conditions for the rest of the week.
* East Idaho Dispatch Area weather impact summary (Zones 410...411
and 413)...
This will be the final planning forecast for the 2024 fire season.
It has been out pleasure to serve you. Remember that spot forecasts
are always available through our website, and questions can always
be taken on our fire weather telephone number, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
A break in the precipitation has developed earlier than expected, but
the break will still last late into tonight. The next trough will once
again bring high elevation snow and low elevation rain and snow, with
light to moderate amounts that will continue into Sunday during the
day. As the trough passes to the east, temperatures will turn 5 to 10
degrees colder than today's temperatures. Another low is expected
Tuesday, with dry and cold conditions for the rest of the week.
* South Central Idaho Dispatch Area weather impact summary (Zones
422...425 and 427)...
This will be the final planning forecast for the 2024 fire season.
It has been out pleasure to serve you. Remember that spot forecasts
are always available through our website, and questions can always
be taken on our fire weather telephone number, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
A break in the precipitation has developed earlier than expected, but
the break will still last late into tonight. The next trough will once
again bring high elevation snow and low elevation rain and snow, with
light to moderate amounts that will continue into Sunday during the
day. As the trough passes to the east, temperatures will turn 5 to 10
degrees colder than today's temperatures. Another low is expected
Tuesday, with dry and cold conditions for the rest of the week.
IDZ475-012245-
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers
in the morning.
* Max Temperature....37-44 valleys. 29-35 ridges.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......48-56 percent valleys. 55-63 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......2 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 6 to 11 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 7 to 12 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......6500-7500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph increasing to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers after
midnight.
* Min Temperature....26-33 valleys. Around 24 ridges.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......81-89 percent valleys. 85-93 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 6 to 11 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 6 to 11 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning,
then snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....38-45 valleys. 29-35 ridges.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min Humidity.......53-61 percent valleys. 59-67 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......4 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest 4 to 8 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest 4 to 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...20 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......6250-7250 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 27.
Highs 29 to 36. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 18 to 25.
Highs 29 to 36. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers. Lows 19 to 26. Highs 25 to 32. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
15. Highs in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 18. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
IDZ476-012245-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
* Max Temperature....36-43 valleys. 26-33 ridges.
24 hr trend......2 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......50-58 percent valleys. 59-67 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......2 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 8 to 13 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 9 to 14 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......5750-6750 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph increasing to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....22-29.
24 hr trend......4 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......78-86 percent valleys. 82-90 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......3 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 9 to 14 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the
morning, then snow showers with rain showers
likely in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....38-45 valleys. 28-35 ridges.
24 hr trend......3 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......54-62 percent valleys. 60-68 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......2 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest 4 to 9 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest 4 to 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...30 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......6000-7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southwest 10 mph.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 19 to 26.
Highs 29 to 36. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 22. Highs 28 to 35. West
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers likely. Lows 16 to 23. Highs 25 to 32.
West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
13. Highs in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
IDZ422-012245-
Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chance of snow showers in the morning. Slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....36-43 valleys. 25-32 ridges.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......51-59 percent valleys. 64-72 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southeast 6 to 11 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 8 to 13 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......5250-6250 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers
in the evening, then chance of snow showers
after midnight.
* Min Temperature....22-29.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......86-94 percent.
24 hr trend......2 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southeast 7 to 12 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southeast 9 to 14 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...30 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southeast 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning,
then snow showers with rain showers likely in
the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....36-43 valleys. 27-34 ridges.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min Humidity.......59-67 percent valleys. 66-74 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......6 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest 4 to 8 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest 4 to 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...30 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......6000-7000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 18 to 25.
Highs 31 to 38. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows
13 to 20. Highs 29 to 36. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 15 to 22.
Highs 27 to 34. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
12. Highs in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 17. Highs around 40.
$$
IDZ425-012245-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature....44-51.
24 hr trend......9 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......38-46 percent.
24 hr trend......10 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........East 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......5500-6500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southeast 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....29-35.
24 hr trend......2 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......74-81 percent.
24 hr trend......11 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........East 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 15 mph in the evening.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southeast 10 mph shifting to the
northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely
in the morning, then rain showers and snow
showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....41-46.
24 hr trend......5 degrees down.
* Min Humidity.......60-65 percent.
24 hr trend......23 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........South 2 to 7 mph shifting to the west 4
to 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...20 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......2750-3750 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows 25 to 32. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21 to 28. Highs 38 to 43. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows 22 to 29. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows around 18. Highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
IDZ427-012245-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature....46-53 valleys. 39-46 ridges.
24 hr trend......7 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......37-45 percent valleys. 43-51 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......4 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 6 to 11 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 6 to 11 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......5750-6750 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....30-37.
24 hr trend......4 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......70-76 percent valleys. 74-82 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......7 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 6 to 11 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 6 to 11 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers in the morning, then rain showers and
snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....42-47 valleys. 35-42 ridges.
24 hr trend......5 degrees down.
* Min Humidity.......62-69 percent valleys. 65-73 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......25 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 2 to 6 mph shifting to the west 2 to
8 mph in the afternoon.
Ridges/upr slopes....West 2 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...50 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......3250-4250 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows 26 to 33. Highs 34 to 41. West winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 30. Highs 34 to 41.
West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows 24 to 31. Highs 32 to 39. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with chance of snow showers. Lows
around 19. Highs in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
IDZ410-012245-
Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
* Max Temperature....38-45.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......48-56 percent.
24 hr trend......11 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........Southeast 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......5250-6250 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....25-32.
24 hr trend......2 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......74-82 percent.
24 hr trend......7 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........East 2 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1500 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Southeast 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Snow showers and rain showers likely
in the morning, then rain showers and snow
showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....36-43.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min Humidity.......65-73 percent.
24 hr trend......18 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........South 4 to 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...30 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......3750-4750 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....Becoming southwest 10 mph in the afternoon.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers. Lows
26 to 32. Highs 35 to 42. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows
17 to 24. Highs 32 to 39. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Snow showers likely. Lows 18 to 25. Highs 33 to
40. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
15. Highs in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
IDZ411-012245-
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chance of snow showers in the morning. Slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....28-35.
24 hr trend......3 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......49-57 percent valleys. 55-63 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......10 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 4 to 9 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 4 to 9 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......3.
* Mixing Height......5000-6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....21-28.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......76-84 percent.
24 hr trend......12 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southeast 4 to 8 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southeast 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......600-1100 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning,
then snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....30-37.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min Humidity.......61-69 percent valleys. 65-73 percent ridges.
24 hr trend......10 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 4 to 8 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...70 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......3000-4000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Snow showers. Lows 21 to 28. Highs 27 to 34. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 11 to 18.
Highs 23 to 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers. Lows 15 to 22. Highs 23 to 30. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Snow showers. Lows around 10. Highs
in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 11. Highs in the lower 30s.
$$
IDZ413-012245-
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-
415 AM MDT Fri Nov 1 2024
.Today...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature....41-48 valleys. 33-40 ridges.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Min Humidity.......42-50 percent.
24 hr trend......12 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...South 4 to 8 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......5000-6000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....27-34.
24 hr trend......5 degrees up.
* Max Humidity.......72-80 percent.
24 hr trend......16 percent down.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southeast 4 to 9 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southeast 6 to 11 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...Zero.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......500-1000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy. Chance of snow showers and rain
showers in the morning, then rain showers and
snow showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....38-45.
24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min Humidity.......56-64 percent.
24 hr trend......12 percent up.
* 20ft winds.........
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southeast 2 to 7 mph shifting to the
southwest in the afternoon.
Ridges/upr slopes....South 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60 percent.
* LAL................1.
* Haines Index.......2.
* Mixing Height......4000-5000 ft AGL.
* Transport Winds....South 10 mph.
.Forecast days 3 through 7......
.SUNDAY...Snow showers and showers. Lows 25 to 32. Highs 32 to
39. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 18 to 25.
Highs 31 to 38. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Snow showers likely. Lows 19 to 26. Highs
29 to 36. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Snow showers likely. Lows around 15.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
.OUTLOOK from Friday November 8th to Thursday November 14th:
Moderate confidence of above normal temperatures.
Low confidence of above normal precipitation.
Messick
$$