Michael Coats KIFI Weather
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Chief Meteorologist for LocalNews8 KIFI, KIDK, KXPI. Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming weather. Love my caffeine. Got a wife, 4 kids and a house hippo named Radar.
A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year's Day https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/31/scattered-rain-and-snow-for-new-years-day-and-this-weekend/
Scattered rain and snow for New Year’s Day and this weekend - Local News 8
A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year's Day
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year's Day https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/31/scattered-rain-and-snow-for-new-years-day-and-this-weekend/
12/30/25: Above average temps for Wednesday before a rain/snow storm arrives for Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/30/warmer-for-wednesday-before-scattered-rain-and-snow-moves-in-for-the-start-of-2026/
Warmer for Wednesday before scattered rain and snow moves in for the start of 2026 - Local News 8
12/30/25: We’ll keep high pressure overhead for Wednesday, delivering warmer air and sunshine for the mid-week. Look for rain and snow for Thursday.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
12/30/25: Above average temps for Wednesday before a rain/snow storm arrives for Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/30/warmer-for-wednesday-before-scattered-rain-and-snow-moves-in-for-the-start-of-2026/
12/29/25: Slightly warmer weather for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered rain and snow to start off 2026: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/29/cold-and-sunny-to-start-the-week-with-rain-and-snow-to-ring-in-the-new-year/
Cold and sunny to start the week with rain and snow to ring in the new year - Local News 8
We’re starting the week on a cold but quiet note across eastern Idaho following a weekend cold front that brought areas of rain and snow. That system has moved east, leaving behind dry northwest flow as we close out 2025. High pressure will stay in control through the middle of the week, keeping conditions dry
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December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
12/29/25: Slightly warmer weather for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered rain and snow to start off 2026: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/29/cold-and-sunny-to-start-the-week-with-rain-and-snow-to-ring-in-the-new-year/
12/23/25: A wet pattern is setting up for the middle of the week, with rain and mountain snow moving into the region by Wednesday afternoon https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/23/a-rainy-christmas-eve-with-mountain-snow/
A rainy Christmas Eve with mountain snow - Local News 8
A wet pattern is setting up for the middle of the week, with rain and mountain snow moving into the region by Wednesday afternoon and continuing through at least Christmas Day. Areas below 6,000 feet can expect moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall, while higher elevations see snow. Winds will also increase, especially Wednesday and Wednesday
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December 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
12/23/25: A wet pattern is setting up for the middle of the week, with rain and mountain snow moving into the region by Wednesday afternoon https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/23/a-rainy-christmas-eve-with-mountain-snow/
12/22/25: A break from wet weather for Tuesday with another rain storm expected Christmas eve. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/22/storm-break-tonight-wet-and-warm-christmas-ahead/
Storm break tonight, wet and warm Christmas ahead - Local News 8
One storm system is exiting the region this evening, bringing a brief break in active weather on Tuesday. However, the quiet won’t last long, as another very wet and unusually warm storm is set to arrive Christmas Eve afternoon and persist through Christmas morning. Rain is likely tonight before tapering off after midnight, with overnight
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December 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
12/22/25: A break from wet weather for Tuesday with another rain storm expected Christmas eve. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/22/storm-break-tonight-wet-and-warm-christmas-ahead/
12/22/25: A look at our December high temperatures so far. In Idaho Falls we've had 5 record breaking days so far.
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
12/22/25: A look at our December high temperatures so far. In Idaho Falls we've had 5 record breaking days so far.
12/19/25: Windy with colder temps for Saturday. More scattered rain and snow Sunday and this holiday week. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/19/a-wet-and-active-weather-pattern-takes-us-through-christmas/
A Wet and Active Weather Pattern Takes Us Through Christmas - Local News 8
An active weather pattern will remain in place throughout the holiday week, bringing periods of rain to the valleys and moderate to heavy snow in the mountains. Temperatures will stay well above normal for late December, making a white Christmas unlikely for most lower elevations. Rain will be likely this evening, mainly before 8 p.m.,
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December 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
12/19/25: Windy with colder temps for Saturday. More scattered rain and snow Sunday and this holiday week. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/19/a-wet-and-active-weather-pattern-takes-us-through-christmas/
12/18/25: Scattered snow/rain through Friday with gusty winds. A wind advisory has been posted for the Snake River Plain: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/18/scattered-snow-and-rain-with-gusty-winds-for-friday/
Scattered snow and rain with gusty winds for Friday - Local News 8
Our next storm arrives Thursday night, kicking off a stretch of scattered rain and snow showers that will linger through Friday. While flakes may fly at times, this system leans more wet than white for most communities. Daytime temperatures remain well above normal thanks to persistent southwest flow, keeping snow levels elevated between 6,500 and
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December 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
12/18/25: Scattered snow/rain through Friday with gusty winds. A wind advisory has been posted for the Snake River Plain: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/18/scattered-snow-and-rain-with-gusty-winds-for-friday/
12/17/25: A look at some of the wind gusts so far this morning. Share your pictures of damage to [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
12/17/25: A look at some of the wind gusts so far this morning. Share your pictures of damage to [email protected]
12/17/25: Severe thunderstorm warning until noon for SE Idaho. 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
12/17/25: Severe thunderstorm warning until noon for SE Idaho. 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
A severe thunderstorm was located from near Bone to Malta, moving southeast at 40 mph. 80 mph wind gusts. This line of storms has a history of producing gusts from 60 to 85
December 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A severe thunderstorm was located from near Bone to Malta, moving southeast at 40 mph. 80 mph wind gusts. This line of storms has a history of producing gusts from 60 to 85
12/17/25: 86 MPH wind gust at the Coldwater I-86 weather station at 9:45AM
December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
12/17/25: 86 MPH wind gust at the Coldwater I-86 weather station at 9:45AM
12/16/25: Another day of record high temperatures
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
12/16/25: Another day of record high temperatures
Wind gusts up to 65 mph possible: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/16/high-wind-warning-with-wednesday-cold-front/
High Wind Warning with Wednesday cold front - Local News 8
A powerful cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday, bringing intense winds and widespread precipitation...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Wind gusts up to 65 mph possible: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/16/high-wind-warning-with-wednesday-cold-front/
12/15/25: Idaho Falls hit a record high temp today
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
12/15/25: Idaho Falls hit a record high temp today
If you’ve been enjoying the mild December weather, don’t get too comfortable; change is on the horizon. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/15/mild-to-wild-this-week-high-wind-watch-issued/
Mild to wild this week; high wind watch issued - Local News 8
If you’ve been enjoying the mild December weather, don’t get too comfortable; change is on the horizon.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If you’ve been enjoying the mild December weather, don’t get too comfortable; change is on the horizon. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/15/mild-to-wild-this-week-high-wind-watch-issued/
12/12/25: Lighter winds with warmer than average temperatures for this weekend. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/sunny-and-warm-for-a-december-weekend/
Sunny and warm for a December weekend - Local News 8
We can look forward to an unusually mild December weekend, thanks to a strong ridge of high-pressure overhead. This system is keeping conditions dry and warmer than average, delivering plenty of sunshine and lighter winds on both Saturday and Sunday. However, this calm pattern won’t last long, as the high pressure begins to weaken early
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December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
12/12/25: Lighter winds with warmer than average temperatures for this weekend. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/sunny-and-warm-for-a-december-weekend/
12/10/25: More off and on wind for Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/10/more-wind-ahead-with-a-slight-chance-of-rain-and-snow/
More wind ahead with a slight chance of rain and snow - Local News 8
Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming are in for a breezy stretch as a west coast weather pattern keeps the main storm track north of the region. While most areas will stay dry, a few light showers may linger over the eastern highlands, and there’s a slight chance of rain or snow near the Wyoming and
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December 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
12/10/25: More off and on wind for Thursday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/10/more-wind-ahead-with-a-slight-chance-of-rain-and-snow/
12/9/25: More wind for Wednesday and Thursday with a slight risk of rain and snow https://localnews8.com/social-feeds/2025/12/09/abnormally-warm-weather-holds-on-as-winds-pick-up/
Abnormally warm weather holds on as winds pick up - Local News 8
Unseasonably warm conditions will continue across the region this week, keeping daytime highs well above normal for December. While temperatures remain mild, we should brace for windy conditions that will persist through Friday. Rain and snow chances will shift north tonight and into Wednesday, leaving most of our area dry but under mostly cloudy skies.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
12/9/25: More wind for Wednesday and Thursday with a slight risk of rain and snow https://localnews8.com/social-feeds/2025/12/09/abnormally-warm-weather-holds-on-as-winds-pick-up/
12/8/25: Gusty winds with a chance of rain and snow https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/08/gusty-winds-with-a-chance-of-rain-snow/
Gusty winds with a chance of rain & snow - Local News 8
Gusty winds with a chance at rain and snow this week.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
12/8/25: Gusty winds with a chance of rain and snow https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/08/gusty-winds-with-a-chance-of-rain-snow/
12/5/25: Another wintry mix of precipitation is working through the region this evening. Mountain winter storm warnings are still active through Saturday morning. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/05/gusty-winds-and-scattered-rain-snow-heading-into-saturday/
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
12/5/25: Another wintry mix of precipitation is working through the region this evening. Mountain winter storm warnings are still active through Saturday morning. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/05/gusty-winds-and-scattered-rain-snow-heading-into-saturday/
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Scattered snow throughout the region tonight and Friday. Warnings posted for the mountains: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/04/scattered-snow-thursday-evening-and-friday-mountain-winter-storm-warnings-posted/
Scattered snow Thursday evening and Friday; mountain winter storm warnings posted - Local News 8
A fast-moving winter system is set to bring scattered snow showers across the region late Thursday and into Friday, with the heaviest impacts expected in the mountains of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for these higher-elevation areas, lasting from 5 p.m. Thursday through 5 a.m.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Scattered snow throughout the region tonight and Friday. Warnings posted for the mountains: https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/04/scattered-snow-thursday-evening-and-friday-mountain-winter-storm-warnings-posted/
Scattered snow continuing through tonight with some icy sidewalks/roads in the morning thanks to freezing temps for Wednesday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/02/snow-showers-continue-tonight-sunshine-midweek-before-wet-weather-returns/
Snow showers continue tonight, sunshine midweek before wet weather returns - Local News 8
We’ll continue to see scattered snow showers for Tuesday evening. Snow is likely before midnight, with skies turning partly cloudy overnight. Icy roads in the morning could be an issue for the morning commute.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Scattered snow continuing through tonight with some icy sidewalks/roads in the morning thanks to freezing temps for Wednesday. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/02/snow-showers-continue-tonight-sunshine-midweek-before-wet-weather-returns/
A round of light snow is moving into the region tonight and will continue into Tuesday evening. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/01/scattered-snow-showers-for-tuesday-with-more-rain-snow-showers-expected-friday/
Scattered snow showers for Tuesday with more rain/snow showers expected Friday - Local News 8
A round of light snow is moving into the region tonight and will continue into Tuesday evening, marking the start of a wintry stretch of weather. The heaviest snowfall is expected across the Island Park and the Snake highlands, while most locations throughout the Snake River Plain will see only a dusting to under an inch.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A round of light snow is moving into the region tonight and will continue into Tuesday evening. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/01/scattered-snow-showers-for-tuesday-with-more-rain-snow-showers-expected-friday/
11/26/25: A slight chance of snow and rain tonight with above average temperatures for Thanksgiving Day. We're also looking at a cold weekend with highs in the 30's. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/11/26/thanksgiving-weather-mild-holiday-colder-weekend-ahead/
Thanksgiving Weather: Mild Holiday, Colder Weekend Ahead - Local News 8
As Thanksgiving approaches, eastern Idaho and western Wyoming, can expect a mix of mild holiday conditions and a chilly turn heading into the weekend. While tonight brings clouds and a slight chance of rain and snow, a weak high-pressure system will usher in some sunshine and warmer temperatures for the holiday before a cold front
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November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
11/26/25: A slight chance of snow and rain tonight with above average temperatures for Thanksgiving Day. We're also looking at a cold weekend with highs in the 30's. https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/11/26/thanksgiving-weather-mild-holiday-colder-weekend-ahead/