Headline:
Freeze Watch issued May 16 at 1:08AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:08am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is likely for
portions of the Watch area.
* WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake
Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 10 PM MDT this
evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions could kill
crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected
outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov