⛽ GAS PRICES

Gas prices nationwide are sliding, with the national average hitting $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021. More than two dozen states are already below that mark. But here in Idaho, drivers aren’t seeing the same relief — the state average sits at $3.23, down slightly from last week and last month, but still 18 cents higher than a year ago.

❄️ WINTER WEATHER & SAFETY

Winter weather has arrived across Southern Idaho, bringing slick roads and unpredictable conditions. Idaho State Police urge drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and increase following distance. ITD reminds motorists to carry an emergency kit and stay in their vehicle if stranded. A free winter driving safety course will be held Dec. 15 at the ISP office in Jerome.

🚨 CRIME & COURTS

A Hazelton man has pleaded guilty to assaulting two U.S. park rangers after ramming his pickup into their vehicle during a May traffic stop in Utah’s Glen Canyon. Gregory Farley will be sentenced on February 11 in St. George.

🌨️ SNOWPACK UPDATE

The latest snowpack numbers are in for Southern Idaho:

Little Wood & Big Lost: 101% of median
Big Wood & Little Lost: 86%
Snake River basins: 96% above Palisades → 91% above American Falls
Henrys Fork & Teton: 75%
Salmon Falls: 81%
Goose Creek: 64%

🇺🇸 VETERANS & RECOVERY EFFORTS

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has reintroduced the bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act, aiming to streamline the recovery of missing U.S. servicemembers. The initiative follows the recent return of the remains of WWII Idahoan Charles Atteberry. The act would centralize military records, require federal agencies to release information, and create an independent review board. Supporters say it will help bring closure to families of the more than 80,000 Americans still unaccounted for.

🚧 SNOWPLOW SAFETY

Idaho has already seen its first snowplow-related crash of the season. Twin Falls County deputies say a plow was struck early Sunday on Highway 93. Drivers are urged to slow down, stay at least 200 feet behind plows, avoid passing on the right, and keep headlights on, especially in blowing snow.

🏞️ SHOSHONE FALLS ROAD REPAIRS

Twin Falls is nearly finished with emergency repairs to the new Shoshone Falls Park Road after flooding from Dierkes Lake washed it out this fall. Crews have replaced an old pipe and laid new asphalt. The city says the park is expected to reopen soon.

🏀 SPORTS

Monday night brought plenty of high school hoops across the Magic Valley. Taylor’s Crossing edged Castleford 67–63. Valley picked up a solid road win at Dietrich, 62–52. In Rockland, Murtaugh fell 51–29. Gooding rolled past Wood River, 62–30. Canyon Ridge defeated Jerome 70–51, while the Shoshone–Carey score was not available. On the girls’ side, Filer earned a gritty 41–37 win over Declo.

Tonight brings another busy slate across southern Idaho. Castleford visits Taylor’s Crossing. Valley heads to Dietrich. Canyon Ridge looks to stay hot at Jerome. Skyview faces Ridgeview. Murtaugh travels to Rockland. Carey takes on Shoshone. Gooding goes to Hailey to face Wood River. On the girls’ side, Declo hosts Filer in the night’s only varsity matchup.

🏈 COLLEGE SPORTS

BSU quarterback Max Cutforth has been named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week after posting 341 passing yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos’ 25–24 comeback win over Utah State. The Nampa native has led Boise State to back-to-back wins and secured the Broncos a home berth in the Mountain West Championship Friday night against UNLV.

Idaho hosts North Dakota Wednesday in Moscow as the Big Sky–Summit Challenge tips off. The Vandals, now 4–3, return home after the Holiday Hoops Classic and feature five Idaho natives on the roster for the first time since 1972. Idaho sits at No. 191 in the NET, its highest ranking ever, and has made five or more three-pointers in 52 straight games. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. at ICCU Arena.

🌦️ WEATHER

A few light snow or rain showers are possible early today, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 42° with gusty west winds. Tonight features a slight chance of evening rain mixing with snow and a low of 28°. Clouds clear Wednesday with a cooler high of 37°. The rest of the week turns partly sunny before rain returns Friday into Saturday.

Today: A slight chance of snow showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by a slight chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 42°. West wind 7–16 mph, gusts up to 28 mph. Chance of precipitation 20%.

Tonight: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8 p.m., then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy with a low around 28°. West wind 6–14 mph, gusts up to 26 mph. Precipitation 20%.

Wednesday: Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing. High near 37°.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a low near 23°. Light winds.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a high near 41°.
Thursday Night: Slight chance of rain and snow after 11 p.m. Low around 32°. Precipitation 20%.

Friday: 30% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 47°.
Friday Night: 50% chance of rain. Low around 39°.

Saturday: Rain likely before 11 a.m., with a high near 50°. Precipitation 60%.
Saturday Night: 20% chance of rain. Low around 34°.

Sunday: Partly sunny with a high near 50°.
Sunday Night: 20% chance of rain. Low around 33°.

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 50°.

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