Boise, ID – A warm, windy Wednesday will give Boise residents a temporary break from wet conditions before more rain returns this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs near 67°F and wind gusts up to 25 mph. Dry skies will dominate through Thursday, but clouds and rain are expected to return starting Friday evening. These rapid shifts mark a typical mid-May pattern in southern Idaho, swinging between spring warmth and wet, stormy interludes.
By Saturday, the National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of showers and a high near 72°F, with similar conditions persisting into Sunday. Thunderstorms may also develop late Sunday afternoon, followed by more showers overnight. Winds throughout the weekend will stay moderate, gusting up to 20 mph at times.
Drivers on I-84 should remain alert for slick roads and sudden gusts, especially during storm periods. Keep your headlights on during rain, and avoid flooded low spots in underpasses or dips.
5-Day Forecast for Boise, ID:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 67°F. Winds NW at 6–14 mph, gusts to 25 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, high of 67°F. Winds light and variable.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 69°F. Showers possible after dark.
- Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, high of 72°F. Chance of rain: 60%.
- Sunday: 40% chance of thunderstorms. High near 66°F. Rain continues into Sunday night.
