Idaho Falls – Ingalls Weather

Fire, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Research, Summer, Warm

Smoke trapped in Idaho valleys shows how nocturnal inversions work

19 July 2022 No Comments

The Moose Fire started near Salmon, Idaho on July 18, spreading to over 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) by the following morning. During the day on the 18th, smoke from this fire spread to the east and northeast into Montana, driven by aggressive fire activity and upper level winds. Fire activity decreased overnight, with the smoke […]

Bend, Boardman, Boise, Cascades, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, Portland, Rain, Research, Seattle, Snow, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Washington, Water, Weather-Ready Nation™, Wind Storm, Yakima

We need to close the Pacific Northwest Radar Gaps

21 October 2018 2 Comments

Doppler radar is one of my favorite tools for viewing weather data. Its amazing to me that using radio waves, we can see light rain and snow, tornadoes, and fine details in hurricanes. Not only can we see where these are, but we can also estimate wind speeds, freezing levels, and hail sizes – all […]

Heat, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Pacific Northwest, Portland, Seattle, Summer, Yellowstone

The Pacific Northwest heatwave… won’t be that bad in East Idaho

30 July 2017 1 Comment

It’s no secret that I talk to a lot of weather folks in the Portland and Seattle areas, despite living in East Idaho. The “hot topic” (pun intended) of conversation in these circles is the impending heat wave, which spells imminent doom for everyone west of the Cascades who doesn’t have air conditioning. Our good […]

Cold, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Montana, Nevada, Ogden, Pacific Northwest, Provo, Rain, Rexburg, Salt Lake City, Snow, Travel, Utah, Wyoming, Yellowstone

Incoming! Late season storm to bring snow to Northern Rockies

16 May 2017 No Comments

It’s May (obviously), and if you’re like me you’re super angry to see the word snow being thrown around willy nilly. Well, it’s real and it’s coming. On the bright side, this is a quick-moving storm with things beginning to clear out Wednesday and Thursday. Right Now First, here’s a look at the surface analysis […]

Boise, Flood, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Pacific Northwest, Rain, Rexburg, Water

Half of Idaho in Flood Alerts

9 February 2017 No Comments

Take a look at the Weather Service’s website this morning and south Idaho is a sea of green with Flood Advisories and Warnings. The snow is melting and rain is falling and those two together are causing record flooding that has closed Interstate 86 (archive) between Burley and Pocatello. The Interstate has since reopened, but […]

Bend, Boise, Cold, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Portland, Rexburg, Seattle, Snow, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Washington, Water

Pacific Northwest Snowpack Report – December 2016

28 December 2016 1 Comment

If it seems like you’ve gotten a lot of snow so far this season, you’re not wrong. All of Oregon is above average for snowfall thus far, as well as most of Washington and southern Idaho. This is good for improving our ongoing drought situation, especially in eastern Oregon where the drought is still keeping […]

Boise, Christmas, Cold, Holiday, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Montana, Nevada, Ogden, Provo, Rain, Rexburg, Salt Lake City, Snow, Travel, Utah, Wyoming, Yellowstone

Snow Just in Time for Christmas in Idaho and Utah

22 December 2016 1 Comment

Here we go boys and girls, this is what we’ve been dreaming of! Snow is set to arrive along I-15 beginning Friday Night and lasting into Christmas Day. The Weather Service offices in Salt Lake City and Pocatello have thrown a couple of winter alerts our way, so let’s take a look at the situation. […]