Weather Alerts For Pocatello, ID

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1119 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Wood River Foothills- Including the cities of Holbrook, Fort Hall, Lava Hot Springs, Almo, Malta, McCammon, Grace, Inkom, Idaho Falls, Ashton, Picabo, Blackfoot, Rexburg, Heyburn, Rupert, Driggs, Mackay, Albion, Downey, Bone, Howe, Shoshone, Craters of the Moon NM, Challis, Pocatello, Soda Springs, Bellevue, INL, Tetonia, Rockland, Shelley, Henry, Hailey, Arco, Richfield, Burley, Chilly, Carey, St. Anthony, American Falls, Oakley, and Mud Lake 1119 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Highest wind gusts are likely across the eastern Magic Valley, Snake River Plain, the INL and across the Lava Beds towards Craters of the Moon. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Wood River Foothills, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Blackfoot Mountains, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. &&