It's Friday eve, the weekend is on the horizon!
A mostly dry cold front will sweep through SW Idaho and E Oregon this afternoon into tonight, bringing breezy conditions and a brief chance of thunderstorms for areas near Baker, Adams, and Valley counties. Showers should clear out by 9 PM, but gusty winds (20–30 mph) will linger into the evening, especially near Mountain Home and the western Magic Valley.
Gusty winds (20–30 mph) and dry surface conditions have prompted a Red Flag Warning across eastern Idaho today. That means critical fire weather conditions are in place—avoid any outdoor burning and use extra caution with anything that could spark a fire.
Friday will feel much cooler—10–15° below normal—before temps rebound into the weekend. Expect dry skies and a warming trend as we hea