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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boise Air Terminal (KBOI)

Lat: 43.56704°NLon: 116.24053°WElev: 2822.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Jan 08:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Boise IDSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
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 43.62°N 116.22°W (Elev. 2710 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 am MST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 4, 2026-6pm MST Jan 10, 2026
 
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