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DISCUSSION

KEY MESSAGES:

- Warming and drying trend starts this weekend and lasts through early next week.

- Widespread rain and much cooler temperatures arrive by Wednesday.

High pressure will strengthen over the region this weekend, leading to a significant warming trend. Temperatures will climb steadily each day, peaking on Tuesday. Expect afternoon highs in the 70s and 80s for most valleys on Tuesday, which is roughly 20 degrees warmer than normal for mid-April.

A cold front is expected to move through the area on Wednesday, bringing widespread rain and gusty winds. While the exact path of the storm system for Thursday and Friday remains uncertain, residents should prepare for much cooler temperatures and continued showery weather through the end of next week.

AVIATION

High pressure will settle over the area through the weekend, leading to generally clear flying conditions. The main concern for pilots will be the potential for patchy fog in the valleys late at night and during the early morning hours.

MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

MT...None. ID...None.

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