BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's weather is unpredictable. The Treasure Valley alone can see sweltering heat, powerful thunderstorms, and frigid snowstorms.

Tracking the weather is vital to the safety of many Idahoans, and the National Weather Service's (NWS) Doppler radar is a key tool used by NWS and the Idaho News 6 weather team to keep tabs on the forecast.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the technology that powers the Doppler radar Behind the beams: A look inside the National Weather Service Doppler radar

“This is a very powerful radar, and it’s our main tool that we use in the National Weather Service to analyze the atmosphere to look for those types of storms and to issue warnings when we see this type of weather approaching people and communities,” said Jay Breidenbach, coordination me

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