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The 2017 Solar Eclipse is finally here and Snake River Valley, Idaho is one of the best areas for viewing the eclipse. Here’s your guide on what time of day the eclipse is visible in Idaho, the map and path of totality, weather forecasts, traffic news and more details.
ECLIPSE TIME: The total eclipse time for Idaho ranges from around 11:24 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MDT, as reported by Great American Eclipse and the duration of it will be approximately two minutes and 15 seconds. The partial eclipse begins about 10 minutes after 10 a.m. MDT.
WEATHER: Clear skies are expected throughout Idaho, according to the Idaho Statesman, so viewing of the eclipse in Snake River Valley should go well.
PATH WIDTH: 64.4 miles for Idaho
TRAFFIC: Expect heavy traffic due, but FOX 13 Now reports that highways will be maintaining their standard lane configurations for the event. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, areas that can expect congestion include “I-15 from Idaho Falls to Utah, US-95 at Riggins, US-93 at Craters of the Moon, US-20 near Arco, and SH-55 between Banks and Boise.”
MAPS & PATH: Idaho towns and cities in the path of totality include Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Weiser, Payette, Cascade, Stanley, Challis, Ketchum, Arco, Dubois, Shelley, St. Anthony, Driggs, Victor, and Emmett.
Eclipse 2017 at max in Salt Lake City, totality to happen in Snake River Valley. I plan to be there & experience it
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Be sure to wear your protective safety glasses at all times when viewing the eclipse.
