Our dry weather could persist for much of the rest of January as a strong high-pressure system dominates the Western United States. This high-pressure system will persist through mid-week, leading to sunny skies and seasonably cold temperatures in the valleys.
Idaho’s snowpack looks good with above-normal snow for most of the state. This is good news but the percentages will drop a bit over the next couple of weeks due to the lack of new snow.
As we head into the latter part of the week, the high-pressure system will shift westward, allowing colder air to move into Idaho. This will lead to a cooling trend, with temperatures dropping 5-10 degrees below normal by the weekend and brisk wind will make it feel even colder! There’s also a slight chance of snow showers mostly in the central mountains by Friday.
Here’s a quick look at the rest of my forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35…