textproduct: Pocatello

KEY MESSAGES

- Rapid Rebound in Temperatures: Increasing warmth on Thursday and Friday as cloud cover clears and a high-pressure ridge amplifies across the Intermountain West.

- Extended Late-July Heat: A typical summertime heat regime takes over Friday into next week. Expect dry conditions for most lower elevations, with valley temperatures climbing into the mid-to- upper 90s and isolated afternoon storm chances restricted to the higher terrain.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 348 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026

While isolated showers and thunderstorms will still impact the high terrain today, our weather pattern will trend drier and warmer as a ridge of high pressure amplifies over the region. Storms today will be capable of outflow winds up to 45 mph. We should see daytime highs warm by several additional degrees today due to decreased cloud cover. Temperatures on Friday will be noticeably warmer as they increase to well-above normal again in the mid- to upper-90s across the low elevations and 80s in the mid-elevations and mountain valleys. Daytime temperature will remain stable through the entirety of the forecast period. A shortwave on Saturday will bring increased chances for showers and thunderstorms in an otherwise dry-leaning pattern. Winds will also increase on Saturday with many areas expected to observe 30 to 40 mph gusts.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 555 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026

VFR conditions with winds under 10 kts and FEW clouds. Less than 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at KDIJ this afternoon and therefore have made no mention in the forecast.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 348 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026

While isolated showers and thunderstorms will still impact the high terrain today, our weather pattern will trend drier and warmer as a ridge of high pressure amplifies over the region. Storms today will be capable of outflow winds up to 45 mph. We should see daytime highs warm by several additional degrees today due to decreased cloud cover. Temperatures on Friday will be noticeably warmer as they increase to well-above normal again in the mid- to upper-90s across the low elevations and 80s in the mid-elevations and mountain valleys. Daytime temperature will remain stable through the entirety of the forecast period. A shortwave on Saturday will bring increased chances for showers and thunderstorms in an otherwise dry-leaning pattern. Winds will also increase on Saturday with many areas expected to observe 30 to 40 mph gusts. Thus, Saturday is the next potential chance for elevated fire weather concerns due to both thunderstorms and increased wind.

PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.