BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho is experiencing an unusually warm and dry winter so far, raising early concerns about snowpack and water supply heading into spring.
The National Weather Service in Boise reports snowpack across much of the state is running below where it was at this time last year. Comparisons of snow water equivalent show noticeably less mountain snow on Jan. 15, 2026, than on the same date in 2025, particularly in central and southern Idaho.
Boise is seeing one of its driest starts to winter on record. While the city recorded a normal first measurable snowfall in November, forecasters say there has not been a single day of measurable snowfall since then. Data presented to the Idaho Water Supply Committee shows the 2025–26 season currently ranks among the least snowy in Boise history as of mid-January…