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Frost Advisory 3, NWS Pocatello, ID

May 9, 202112 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this frost advisory at May 9, 2021, 1:51 PM MDT for 12 counties in Idaho. It took effect at May 10, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 9, 2021, 1:51 PM MDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
May 10, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 10, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Power County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 280 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-05-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-05-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1919 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

799 
WWUS75 KPIH 091951
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
151 PM MDT Sun May 9 2021

IDZ051>055-101030-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.210510T0900Z-210510T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
151 PM MDT Sun May 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures near freezing will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...The entire Snake River Plain including all areas between
  Burley and Shoshone, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and St. Anthony.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
3 follow-up statements
239 
WWUS75 KPIH 100917
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
317 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

IDZ055-102100-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FR.Y.0004.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
317 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 
  will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory, 
  temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, including Burley, Rupert,
  Heyburn, and Oakley.

* WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 9 AM MDT this 
  morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered. Plants that can be moved inside should be.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

IDZ051>054-102100-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.A.0002.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
317 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...The Snake River plain, including the lava beds and the 
  Mud Lake desert.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM MDT this morning. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

Messick
&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
210 
WWUS75 KPIH 100943
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
343 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

IDZ051>054-102100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.FZ.A.0002.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
343 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 31 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as 
  low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...The Snake River plain, including the lava beds and the
  Mud Lake desert.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. 
  For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ055-102100-
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0004.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
343 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 
  will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory, 
  temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, including Burley, Rupert, 
  Heyburn, and Oakley.

* WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 9 AM MDT this 
  morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered. Plants that can be moved inside should be.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
047 
WWUS75 KPIH 101515
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
915 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

IDZ051>054-102315-
/O.EXP.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
915 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
TUESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...The Snake River plain, including the lava beds and the 
  Mud Lake desert.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ055-102315-
/O.EXP.KPIH.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0004.210511T0900Z-210511T1500Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
915 AM MDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, including Burley, Rupert, 
  Heyburn, and Oakley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.