Boise drivers should prepare for a slick commute Tuesday morning as rain and thunderstorms move into southwest Idaho. Conditions may slow traffic along I-84 during peak travel hours, raising concerns for reduced visibility and wet pavement.
According to the National Weather Service in Boise, a strong system pushes into the region late Monday night with showers becoming widespread by daybreak Tuesday. Rain chances rise to 90% overnight Monday, with embedded thunderstorms possible through Tuesday morning. Forecasters warn of brief heavy downpours and wind gusts that could impact morning commutes across Ada and Canyon counties.
Temperatures will dip as the system arrives. Highs on Monday hold near 75, but Tuesday drops into the lower 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances taper to 20% Tuesday night, giving residents a brief break before another round of showers may return midweek…