Todays weather in Boise Idaho - Saturday - 16 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Boise Idaho - Saturday - 16 May 2026 (00:00:38) Afternoon Winds Worth Knowing (00:01:07) Evening Thunderstorm Risk (00:01:29) What to Wear and Do Today (00:01:59) Riley's Boise Sign-Off Saturday is shaping up to be one of Boise's finest days of May. A high near 72°F, mostly sunny skies, and a dew point around 44 degrees means the air feels genuinely comfortable — not sticky, not heavy, just right. If you've been waiting for the ideal window to get outside, today is it.Mornings start cool in the upper 40s, so a light jacket is a smart call when you head out. By midday you'll be peeling it off. Winds are light and variable through the morning, then shift west in the afternoon, building to 12–17 mph with gusts up to 28 mph. Noticeable if you're cycling or have anything loose set up outdoors, but totally manageable for driving and most activities.There is a 10% chance of showers or thunderstorms before midnight — low enough that it shouldn't reshape your plans, but worth a glance at the sky if you have late outdoor commitments. The overnight low drops sharply to around 30°F, so once the temperature falls, it falls fast.What to wear: light layers in the morning, a t-shirt or short sleeves by midday, and that jacket again if you're staying out into the evening. Sunglasses are a good call all day. Hiking, biking, yard work, errands — whatever's been sitting on the list, the Treasure Valley is cooperating today.This is your under-3-minute daily Boise weather briefing — practical, specific, and ready before you walk out the door.This episode includes AI-generated content.