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How long will this thick blanket of smoke last: Here's what you need to know!

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Despite comfortable temperatures, our weather has not been ideal thanks to a thick blanket of smoke stretching from central Idaho into the Treasure and Magic Valleys. This smoke will continue through at least Friday with some improvement likely in the Treasure Valley as the weekend progresses. The thick smoke however will continue in many areas of central Idaho near the fires.

Poor air quality has plagued most areas except Long Valley and McCall on Thursday and the same areas will continue to deal with similar conditions through Friday.

Temperatures will be heating up again with Friday touching 90° and mid-90s over the weekend! I expect sunshine and smoke in may areas but no precipitation.

Showers and storms could return mainly for the higher elevations by Monday.

For updates on the smoke and the weekend forecast keep checking back right here.