Enjoy The Nice Day, Idaho: The Forecast Flips Again Overnight

Idaho Weather Is Doing The ‘Two Steps Forward, One Step Back’ Thing Again

If the last few weeks have you thinking ‘is winter done already?’… I get it. Boise and the lower half of the state have been in a stretch where the afternoons feel pretty decent, but the mornings still have juuuuust a little bite. The National Weather Service forecast has a classic whiplash setup for us. It's nicer today, followed by a quick dip into damp/cool, then a rebound.

The Quick Flip: Decent Today, Then A Little Rain Late Tonight

The National Weather Service forecast for Boise calls for a partly sunny Tuesday with a high near 51. The Magic Valley area forecast will see a nearly identical trend.
Then late tonight, clouds increase, and there’s a small chance of rain after about 11 PM, with a low in the mid-30s. 

Wednesday Feels Like A Mood Swing

Wednesday is the ‘meh’ day. NWS keeps a chance of rain mainly in the morning, and temperatures step down a bit with a high near the upper 40s. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, NWS has patchy fog showing up in the forecast, which is usually a sign you should watch for early morning fog and visibility issues. 

The Real Question: Are We Past Freezing Temps Yet?

We haven't hit a consistent deep freeze trend this season, but we aren't past freezing temps altogether.

NWS has Boise dipping to around 30°F on Thursday night. That’s the kind of number that can still mean frosty windshields and a good reason to warm up the car before heading out in the morning.

Looking A Bit Farther Out: Winter Doesn’t Look ‘Over,’ Just Different

If you want a little bigger-picture signal, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center 6–10 day outlook (Feb. 15–19) has Idaho leaning near normal for temperatures, but above normal for precipitation. 

Despite recent weather suggesting otherwise, it doesn’t scream winter's over just yet. But it doesn’t scream ‘Arctic blast,’ either. It’s more of this flexible weather, with better odds that we keep seeing wet systems roll through. Let's just hope that precipitation falls as snow in the high elevations. Boy, do we need it. And if you're into it, The Farmer's Almanac has some interesting things to say about what spring has in store for the Gem State.