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Cold northern air moves into Idaho bringing shivering temperatures

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Cold air coming from Canada will move into the Gem state over the weekend bringing very chilly conditions for us but no new precipitation is expected.

The dry clear skies are not expected to stop potentially till the end of the month with no new systems set to pass on over the area. A smaller system will pass of the central portion of our state and will bring snow there and south eastern Idaho but it will bring in cold air and wind too dropping the thermometer for a lot of Idahoans.

40's in the Valley turn to 30's and lows go from 20's to teens. The wind will make it feel even colder so be aware of a really cold week ahead.

Make sure to bundle up this week and be prepared for really cool weather ahead!

California Fires Updates

Dangerous fire conditions are still persisting over Southern California, periods of strong Santa Ana winds will pick up again over the next three days. These gusty conditions are increasing the threat of wildfires. Therefore, a red flag warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening. Areas at highest risk for damaging winds include Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Wind gusts have increased once again today and will continue into Wednesday evening. Gusts of 30-40 mph below the coastal slopes of the mountains. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely in areas such as the San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, and southeastern Ventura County.

These strong winds, combined with dry conditions, will create an extremely high risk of wildfires. Residents in these areas are urged to be prepared for potential evacuations. If you know anyone who lives here be sure they are checking in with their local forecasts and getting to evacuation zones if necessary.

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