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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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