Idaho – A soft mist clings to rooftops across Boise at dawn as thin rain streaks glide down windshields and collect on the dark pavement along I-84 and Broadway Avenue. The air feels damp and cool, carrying that familiar November scent of wet leaves and early-season change. Anyone heading out for a pre-work drive should plan for slower acceleration and be ready for brief standing water before the sky clears later.
According to the National Weather Service in Boise, light rain tapers by late morning as clouds begin to break. Highs climb into the mid-60s with calmer winds, setting up a decent window for outdoor projects or early holiday errand runs. For residents decorating ahead of Thanksgiving, the afternoon looks mild and workable once the pavement dries.
Saturday turns sunny with highs near the lower 60s, offering the best outdoor stretch this weekend. To be fair, it’s brief. According to NWS meteorologists, clouds thicken again Saturday night with a 30 percent chance of rain. Sunday brings the bigger shift as widespread showers move into the Treasure Valley. Rain could become steady at times with a 70 percent chance of precipitation, which may slow traffic into downtown and toward Meridian.
Models hint at a “Winter Tease” early next week as colder air brushes the higher elevations. While snow isn’t expected in the Boise metro before Thanksgiving, a Tuesday rain–snow mix may form in nearby mountains, potentially affecting early travel for skiers and holiday planners. After all, November tends to switch gears fast.
Five-Day Forecast for Boise, ID:
Fri: 64/42 – Morning rain; sunny later.
Sat: 62/43 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Sun: 53/44 – Rain likely; steady at times.
Mon: 52/36 – Mostly cloudy; slight rain chance.
Tue: 49/34 – Mostly sunny; mountain rain–snow mix nearby.
