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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.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Boise ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Boise ID
 43.6°N 116.18°W (Elev. 2776 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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