Extreme Cold Blast Coming to Idaho

Could a cold front be coming to Idaho after such a nice, sunny weekend? Well, experts are weighing in. And it may actually be a really good thing.

Idaho has had a fairly dry winter this year, with little snowfall. Those new to Idaho may disagree, but true Idaho natives will tell you that this year has fallen short in the snow department. Pun intended.

For example, here’s what Boise looked like during the winter of 2017:

Snowmageddon 2017

It was the winter that we'll never forget in the Treasure Valley -- scroll down to see these freezing cold photos

But this winter has not been the same. At least, not yet. According to this report by the Washington Post, many states are expected to get a cold blast. Idaho included.

Today, Idaho locals began sharing footage of snowfall outside of their homes. McCall, to be among the most with snowfall

Recent McCall Snow Storm:

As Drought Looms, McCall Snow Storm Could Be Answer

Others have posted light snowfall in Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, and even Boise. The temperatures look like they are also predicted to be low for the rest of the week in the Treasure Valley.

With less snowfall, a drought may be in the near future for Idaho this year. That's why getting as much moisture as possible is extremely important for our community. So bring on the cold!

Earlier this winter, a storm that hit Fremont County lead to this insane 40-car-pile up:

Idaho Car Crash Footage from Fremont County Local Released

But don’t fret! The snow means fun - and possibly relief from the predicted drought.

Let’s take a look:

Fun in the snow for kids:

If Your Kids Miss The Snow, Visit These Treasure Valley Favorites

With the snow subsiding and finally melting around the Treasure Valley, there's a lot of kids who are going to miss it! We asked Idahoans where the best places are to take the kids if they're missing the snow.

Snow Tubing Activities:

TOP 10 snow tubing hills in Idaho

7 of Idaho's Most Epic Snow Tubing Adventures Ranked Shortest to Longest

If you measure a tubing hill's "epicness" by how long the run is, these are the best of the best in Idaho!

McCall Winter Festival Ice Sculptures:

Sneak a Peak at McCall Winter Carnival's 19 Marvelous Snow Sculptures

After a year away, McCall Winter Carnival is back and will run through February 6. These are 19 of sculptures waiting for you when you get there!

Can You Help Us Solve The Mystery Of These 15 McCall Winter Carnival Snow Sculptures?

Sometimes when you go to McCall Winter Carnival on the second weekend you realize that some of the snow sculptures had a tough week. But they're cool, so you take pictures of them anyway. Any chance you can help us piece together what these were?

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