More storms on the way to Boise. Here’s when to expect rain, snow and hail
Keep your raincoat and boots nearby.
After persistent rain showers over the weekend, isolated thunderstorms are expected to form over Boise, according to the National Weather Service.
A Pacific storm system will bring “widespread precipitation” to Idaho with rain and high-elevation snow, according to the National Weather Service’s most recent Idaho state forecast discussion.
Gusty winds and small hail are possible, the weather service said, while elevations above 6,500 feet could see moderate snow accumulations.
“Unsettled weather continues this week, with much cooler temperatures and widespread precipitation returning statewide,” the weather service said.
Here’s what to expect, and when:
How much rain has Boise seen so far?
Boise had received close to 1.5 inches of rain since Friday as of Monday afternoon, according to Jackson Macfarlane, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Boise office.
And more rainfall is on the way.
According to the weather service’s latest seven-day forecast, Boise could see another quarter-inch to half inch of rain by the end of Monday.
According to the forecast, Boise could get about 2.5 inches of total rainfall from this wave of storms. That includes the possibility of another half-inch downpour on Wednesday.
Did Bogus Basin get more snow?
Bogus Basin ski resort received around 2 feet of snow accumulation over the weekend and is anticipating even more throughout the week.
“This has certainly been an unusual spring storm cycle,” Susan Saad, Bogus Basin director of community and consumer relations, told the Idaho Statesman in an email.
However, the extra snow doesn’t mean more skiing.
“Bogus Basin closed for the winter season on March 22, and we will not be reopening for lift-served operations,” Saad said. “Seasonal staff have been laid off, and key on-mountain infrastructure like safety padding and signage has already been removed.”
What’s the weather forecast for the Treasure Valley?
Boise had a 90% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m. Monday, with a high temperature around 53 degrees, according to the weather service’s most recent forecast.
On Monday evening, there was a 20% chance of precipitation with thunderstorms expected before 8 p.m.
The weather service said the temperature will drop to 37 degrees overnight as rain slows and fog creeps in.
Boise will see patchy fog before 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the forecast.
After the sun breaks through, the high will rise to 59 degrees.
Another storm will roll in on Tuesday night, when there’s a 40% chance of precipitation after midnight. The low temperature will be close to 43.
Wednesday has a 100% chance of precipitation, with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m.
The high on Wednesday will reach 56 before dropping to 33 overnight.
Snow showers and “some thunder” are possible after 3 a.m., the weather service said, although “little to no snow accumulation” is expected.
On Thursday, Boise could see more snowfall until 3 p.m., followed by a mix of rain and snow.
“Some thunder is also possible” on Thursday, when the chance of precipitation will be 60%.
The high will be 47, and the overnight low will be 28.
Friday will be sunny with a high near 55 and a low around 32.
More sunshine is expected Saturday, which will have a high near 63 and a low around 42.
This story was originally published April 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM.
