BOISE, Idaho — The quick-hitting disturbance that triggered some intense wind gusts and even a microburst in the Magic Valley on Monday is sliding eastward this morning, allowing for sunshine and drier conditions to work their way in from the west. Winds will still be breezy today behind the exiting system, though gusts should only reach about 30mph through this evening with the highest wind speeds expected east of Boise.
Temperatures today will dip just a touch over our warm Monday but remain comfortable and above-average, with upper 70s to near 80° in the Treasure Valley, low 70s in the Magic Valley, and mid to upper 60s in the central mountains. A couple of isolated showers are possible in Valley County today but for the most part, dry and sunny weather wins out across the area.
Tomorrow, a ridge of high pressure builds back in from the west, which will send temps right back into the 80s in SW Idaho and will lead to the warmest day of the week on Thursday; that's when Boise is expected to reach 85°.
Friday remains warm and sunny, but the wind will likely increase as one of two anticipated disturbances drops into the Pacific NW from the Gulf of Alaska. These cooler air masses will usher in cooler but still seasonable conditions for Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures moderating in the mid-70s in Boise from Saturday through early next week. Right now, precipitation chances with the upcoming low-pressure systems are limited but we'll keep a close eye on the forecast and update you as the weekend gets closer.
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- Idaho's Chief Meteorologist Rick Lantz began his broadcasting career in 1975 working in both radio and television in Weiser, Caldwell, Nampa, and Boise. He has been bringing you the weather each weeknight for 40 years on KTVB.
- Meteorologist Sophia Bliss has been a part of the KTVB team since December of 2019. She started producing for the Wake Up Idaho team and continues to work as a producer. Additionally, Sophia is a meteorologist. She writes special weather stories and forecasts as a member of the First Alert Weather team. She loves the science of weather and enjoys the opportunity to explain how “magic” of the science works.
- Meteorologist Rachel Garceau joined KTVB’s First Alert Weather team as a broadcast meteorologist in May of 2023. While Rachel started her news career behind the scenes as a producer, she eventually moved in front of the camera as a news anchor and fill-in weather anchor. After spending some time on the green screen, Rachel realized she had a passion for the “why” behind the weather, and especially for the challenges presented by forecasting Idaho’s four distinct seasons. You can catch her forecasts every weekday morning from 5-7am on Wake Up Idaho.
- Weather Anchor Hector Mendoza joined KTVB in June of 2023 as a Multi Skilled Journalist and became a member of the First Alert Weather team shortly thereafter, in July of 2023. Hector started off as the weather anchor for KTVB's Saturday Morning News but rang in 2024 by also taking over weather duties for the News at Noon. Whether planning for the week ahead or just wondering what's in store for the weekend, Hector is excited to help keep Idahoans informed about the conditions that matter most to them. You can catch him on Saturday mornings from 8-10am and on the News at Noon Tuesday through Friday.
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