Good morning, everyone! Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue across southwest Idaho this week, with near-record highs possible by Wednesday. However, a pattern change is on the horizon, bringing increasing rain chances, mountain snow and cooler temperatures by the weekend.
Monday: Mild, Breezy and Increasing Clouds
Temperatures will remain 10–15 degrees above normal today as mild southwest flow continues across the region. Southerly winds will increase, with gusts between 15–30 mph.
A weak weather system will move through tonight, bringing a 20–50% chance of rain to lower elevations north and west of Boise, with higher chances of 60–80% across west-central Idaho.
Rainfall totals will generally remain below a tenth of an inch, while mountain areas could receive up to a quarter inch. Snow levels will remain high, around 7,500–8,000 feet, limiting accumulation to the highest peaks.
Wednesday: Record Highs Within Reach
Dry conditions return Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure builds across the region…