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FXUS65 KPIH 061122
AFDPIH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
522 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Frost and Freeze Concerns: A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory
  remain in effect through 9 am.

- Dramatic Warming Trend: After a seasonal start in the short
  term, temperatures will soar into the 80s by early next week
  roughly 20 degrees above seasonal normals.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 251 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

Northerly flow aloft continues today with temperatures near
normal mainly in the 50s mountains and 60s to near 70 in
valleys. Dry conditions are expected. Upper level ridge builds
in from the west Thursday and will see extreme warming with
highs back into the mid to upper 70s valleys and 60s to lower
70s mountains. The high pressure ridge persists into next week
and expect dry conditions to continue through the weekend into
early next week. High temperatures will reach well into the 80s
over the weekend through next Wednesday in lower elevations.
Expect breezy conditions Thursday and Friday with gusts 25 to 35
mph especially in the Snake River Plain. Not expecting
significant impacts for the next week.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 521 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

Expecting clear skies today with winds generally under 10 knots
through 18Z then some 10 to 15 knot up valley winds expected at
all the sites. Increasing high clouds overnight tonight.

&&

.PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Frost Advisory until 9 AM MDT this morning for IDZ051-055.
Freeze Warning until 9 AM MDT this morning for IDZ052>054.

&&

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DISCUSSION...GK
AVIATION...GK