Boise gets a brief sunny break today, before a wetter, cooler pattern returns. Early today was mostly cloudy and around 45 degrees, and clouds should thin through the morning. The high is expected near 56.
What is the forecast for today?
Today should be mostly sunny, with northwest winds easing to around 5 mph. Tonight turns mostly cloudy, with a low near 39 and southeast winds of 6 to 15 mph. Rain chances stay minimal through the evening.
When does the rain arrive?
The National Weather Service in Boise expects the next system to reach southwest Idaho late Sunday evening. Sunday’s high should reach 60, with gusts of about 23 to 35 mph forecast mainly east of the airport and over higher terrain. Rain becomes much more likely Sunday night, with an 80% chance and a low near 41.
What about Monday?
Monday stays cloudy and wet, with rain showers likely, a high near 52 and another 80% chance of precipitation. Valley rain totals should stay relatively light. The central Idaho mountains and the Idaho-Nevada border could see minor snow.
What does the rest of the week look like?
Tuesday brings a partly sunny pause, with a high near 48 and a low around 29. Another round of shower and snow showers is possible Wednesday through Friday as the pattern turns more unsettled. Fog may show up during several overnight and morning periods…