Hurricane Milton
Milton is crossing the Florida peninsula. It made landfall near Sarasota with winds to 120 mph and a 10-foot storm surge. Extensive damage has likely occurred up and down the west coast of Florida. There have been 160 tornado warning since the storm approached Wednesday morning. Flash flooding continues and millions with out power.
Cold Front Brings Relief Overnight
A cold front moves into the Treasure Valley tonight, bringing a welcome cooldown to our recent warm spell. Expect patchy smoke to persist, but temperatures will dip to a more comfortable low of 52 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds will be light, shifting from 5 mph northwest to calm by evening.
Cooler Thursday
Thursday will remain mostly cloudy, but highs will be slightly cooler, reaching 76 degrees. Northwest winds pick up to 6 mph by afternoon. The cold front's lingering effects will keep temperatures in check.
Warming Up for the Weekend
As high pressure builds, Friday brings patchy smoke before noon, then lots of clouds with a high of 79 degrees. Light winds become variable, setting the stage for a pleasant weekend.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday and Sunday will feature partly sunny to sunny skies, highs near 79, and cool lows around 50-51. Perfect weather for outdoor activities!
Long-Term Forecast
Columbus Day (Monday) looks sunny with a high of 79. Tuesday and Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies, highs in the mid-70s to 77.
Air Quality:
- Patchy smoke expected through Friday
- Improved air quality over the weekend
Stay tuned for updates, and enjoy the cooler temperatures!
