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FXUS65 KPIH 311730
AFDPIH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1130 AM MDT Sun Aug 31 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Mostly dry weather and gradually warmer temps continue through
  Labor Day.

- Dry pattern continues through most of next week.

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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 1246 AM MDT Sun Aug 31 2025

Ridge axis is centered directly overhead today and all models agree
that we should see no showers or thunderstorms today. We are still
dealing with some smoke/haze which is producing mainly moderate air
quality. The main culprit is a cluster of wildfires across north
Idaho. The HRRR shows the smoke/haze lingering into Monday. High
temps today were a degree or two warmer than the NBM forecast once
again. Although, it is an improvement over yesterday. So, the NBM
may be learning and catching up. With that said, we`re likely
looking at solid mid 80s for most of the communities across the
Snake Plain and Magic Valley today with highs in the lower 80s for
communities in the mountains and highlands. Winds today once again
look light. Mostly clear skies with light winds are expected
tonight. Low should fall into the upper 40s to low 50s for most
communities. Areas around Stanley, Soda Springs, and Bear Lake could
see lows closer to 40.

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.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 145 PM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025

Most of the week remains under the influence of amplified ridge of
high pressure across the west. Dry conditions largely forecast, with
temperatures remaining generally in the 80s. There is still a non-
zero chance of a thunderstorm or two breaking out over higher
terrain dayto-day, but confidence is low and the model means and
forecast remain dry through Friday. By Friday, ensemble clusters
begin to break down the ridge and allow moisture around the high
into East Idaho.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1128 AM MDT Sun Aug 31 2025

Clear skies with light winds expected over the next 24
hours. Winds at SUN and DIJ will likely turn upvalley this
afternoon but clouds will be very sparse the next few days. VFR
to prevail.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1246 AM MDT Sun Aug 31 2025

Mostly dry weather with light winds is expected to
continue into Monday. Minimum humidities will fall into the upper
teens and lower 20s through Monday.

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.PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

$$

SHORT TERM...13
LONG TERM...DMH
AVIATION...McKaughan
FIRE WEATHER...13