Boise, Idaho – A cold snap gripped southwestern Idaho early Monday, but residents can expect a steady warm-up and mostly sunny skies for the week ahead. A frost advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. MDT today, with temperatures dipping as low as 32°F in wind-sheltered areas around Boise, Twin Falls, and the Western Magic Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Boise, sensitive outdoor vegetation could be damaged if left uncovered. This brief chill follows clear skies overnight and will quickly give way to daytime highs reaching 67°F in Boise by Monday afternoon. Winds will remain light out of the northwest, helping the region shake off the morning cold.
Travel conditions along I-84 and local routes will remain unaffected, with clear visibility and dry pavement expected. Monday night brings a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, mostly between 6 p.m. and midnight. Storms are not expected to be severe.
Tuesday looks calm and cooler, with highs around 66°F under mostly sunny skies. Winds will shift northwest, bringing a refreshing breeze by late afternoon. Temperatures continue climbing into the 70s starting Wednesday.
5-Day Extended Outlook for Boise:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 72°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, 30% chance of morning showers, high of 74°F.
- Friday: Dry and warmer, high near 78°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 81°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy and continued warm, highs in the upper 70s.
