Weather Warnings for Idaho

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Idaho
Alerts Updated: January 7, 2026, 9:33 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 2:33AM MST until January 7 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Boise ID

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches in valleys, 10-20 inches above 6000 feet. Gusty winds up to 35 mph will produce localized blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 7, 2026, 2:33 am      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  West Central Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 2:33AM MST until January 7 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Boise ID

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the valleys, 10-16 inches above 6000 feet. Gusty winds up to 35 mph will produce localized drifting and blowing snow. * WHERE...Boise Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 7, 2026, 2:33 am      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Boise Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:22AM MST until January 7 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches above 6 thousand feet and up to 4 inches below 6 thousand feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Big Hole Mountains, and Centennial Mountains - Island Park. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 7, 2026, 1:22 am      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Big Hole Mountains; Centennial Mountains/Island Park; Sawtooth/Stanley Basin; Sun Valley Region


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:22AM MST until January 8 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches at pass level and 4 to 8 inches below pass level. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bear River Range and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 7, 2026, 1:22 am      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Bear River Range; Caribou Range


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 9:46PM PST until January 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Priest River, Athol, Clark Fork, Sandpoint, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Bonners Ferry, and Eastport. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 6, 2026, 9:46 pm      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Northern Panhandle


Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 9:46PM PST until January 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches above 3000 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Mullan, Dobson Pass, Wallace, Fourth Of July Pass, St. Maries, Lookout Pass, Fernwood, Pinehurst, Osburn, and Kellogg. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 6, 2026, 9:46 pm      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Central Panhandle Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 12:06PM MST until January 7 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches at lower elevations, 6 and 12 inches above 3000 feet and 12 to 18 inches in the high terrain. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elk River, Pierce, and Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 6, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Northern Clearwater Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 12:06PM MST until January 7 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Higher amounts of 12 to 18 inches in the high terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elk City, Dixie, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon to 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 6, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  January 7, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Southern Clearwater Mountains; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains