Boise, Idaho – Snow-covered roads could redevelop before 8 a.m. Thursday along I-84 and U.S. Highway 20 as a series of systems pushes into Idaho, keeping winter travel concerns front and center through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Idaho sits in a 50 to 60 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday, signaling an elevated chance for additional snowfall across much of the state. At the same time, the 8-to-14-day temperature outlook favors below-normal readings from northern Idaho into the Treasure Valley, reinforcing a wintry setup rather than a spring thaw.
In Boise, where average highs this time of year sit in the mid-40s, temperatures may run several degrees below normal during colder stretches, with highs closer to the upper 30s. Coeur d’Alene and areas along I-90 could see periodic light to moderate snowfall, especially overnight when road temperatures drop quickly. Pocatello and Idaho Falls may also experience bursts of accumulating snow, particularly along I-15, where visibility can quickly drop during heavier bands.
While much of the Midwest and eastern United States trends 15 to 20 degrees above normal, Idaho remains on the colder side of the jet stream. That contrast keeps precipitation falling primarily as snow, especially in higher elevations.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, carry winter emergency supplies and monitor ITD updates for changing road conditions. The active pattern continues into early next week, and additional advisories remain possible. Winter is not easing its grip on Idaho as February comes to a close.
