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KEY MESSAGES

- Breezy conditions with some blowing dust possible through Thursday

- Other than Thursday, well above temperatures with potential record highs expected through Monday

- A pattern change toward cooler and wetter conditions possible early next week

DISCUSSION

Issued at 255 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

A cold front is moving through east Idaho early this morning. We are seeing some breezy conditions along the front and winds are near wind advisory levels. At this time, winds seem to be meeting criteria in a few isolated areas. So we will hold off on an advisory unless we see winds pick up. This front is moving through dry with just some mid to high level clouds. We should see clearing skies in the afternoon with cooler, more seasonable temperatures today. The cool-down is short lived as the ridge will reestablish itself for Friday and into the weekend. Friday's highs will climb back into the 60s across many of the valleys. By Saturday, the Snake Plain and Magic Valley will once again be in the 70s and near record highs once again.

We are looking at a pattern change for next week. Monday should be the last day for record heat as a cold front should arrive Monday Night into Tuesday. Ahead of the front, gusty winds are likely once again on Monday. This front and the associated shortwave trough will produce unsettled weather into at least Thursday. Early indications show 0.25 to 0.50 inches of precipitation with this next system. Snow levels look like they will remain high, probably over 7000 feet. Temps will cool off for Tuesday and beyond, closer to normal.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 255 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

Expect gusty winds today behind a cold front. SUN looks like it will probably stay downvalley all day. However, there is a 30-40% chance that they could shift to upvalley or a crosswind in the afternoon. There is an outside chance for showers this morning around IDA and DIJ (less than 20 percent). If they develop, they would probably be virga showers and not lower ceilings/visibilities below VFR.

PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.

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