The upcoming weekend weather forecast predicts stormy conditions with thunderstorms expected on Friday and Saturday in the local area. Overnight, the sky will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 60°. The wind will shift from southwest to east northeast, reaching speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday’s weather will be partly sunny and windy, with temperatures in the mid 80’s for the Snake River Plain. The north winds will transition to southwest winds at 20 to 25 mph in the morning, possibly gusting up to 40 mph. There is a slight chance of evening and overnight thunderstorms, with a low around 56° for Saturday morning.
Saturday will also be windy with a slight risk of thunderstorms, and temperatures near 75° for the Snake River Plain. The south wind will increase from 10 to 15 mph to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Furthermore, a flood warning is in effect due to snowmelt near the Snake River near Heise, with minor flooding currently occurring and expected to continue through the weekend. The river stage was at 8.1 feet on Thursday morning, with a forecasted rise to 8.2 feet by Friday morning. The flood stage is at 8.0 feet.
Additionally, a flood warning is also issued for snowmelt near the Teton River near Driggs until early Saturday afternoon. At 5.0 feet, livestock and pasture land will be flooded, and the Cache Bridge boat ramp is underwater. The river stage was at 4.6 feet on Tuesday noon, with expectations of reaching a crest of 4.6 feet by Friday morning. The peak flow may happen late Thursday into Friday, with colder temperatures over the weekend leading to a decline in river flows. The flood stage is at 4.2 feet.
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