- Can you handle the heat and snow?
Let's find out next.
Dave Edwards, Treasure Valley Dave,
back with you to talk about the weather.
Ordinary temperatures, humidity levels,
and rain frequency can surprise you if you're not prepared.
Moving to a snowy place
when you're from California can be shocking.
So let's cover what sort of weather you can expect
in the Treasure Valley.
If you've considered moving to Idaho,
I'm sure you've already heard tons of people
raving about the great climate that we have here.
And I might do that too,
but I'm also gonna give you all the facts
to help you along your relocation journey.
Spring, spring in the Treasure Valley lasts
from the end of February through mid-June.
Spring showers are a reality here in the Valley
with about six inches of warm rainfall a season.
As the days begin to grow longer
coming out of a snowy winter,
this is the perfect time to get back outdoors
as we begin to see temperatures heat up
averaging between the thirties and the sixties
over these lovely months.
This is the best time to visit the Bruneau Sand Dunes
before the summer sun heats up the place too much.
Another great spring time activity
is the annual Treefort Music Festival,
which is perfect for anyone interested
in the local music scene.
This event has continued to expand over the years,
boasting plenty of other activities like local food,
films, comedy, and even children's events.
This is probably one of my favorite times of the year
where the weather is just about perfect.
Just remember to always keep
your emergency umbrella on hand.
Summer, with an abundance of outdoor activities in Idaho,
summer is the best time to get outside
and take advantage of hiking,
biking, camping, swimming, rafting,
and I could just go on and on and often do.
You'll find out that the days are the longest in the summer
staying light until as late as nine or 10 o'clock
giving you plenty of hours to fill your days with fun.
Lasting from mid-June through September,
things really start to heat up
from the spring 60 degree weather
to an average of 85 degrees
with a couple of triple digit days
at the peak of the season.
One reprieve of even the hottest days in the Valley
is the very nice dry heat
with low humidity all year round.
With the perfect summer weather,
you'll definitely wanna get out and make the most of it.
Some favorite summer activities
include floating the Boise River,
swimming at Eagle Island State Park,
boating at Lucky Peak State Park,
watching the summer productions
at Idaho Shakespeare Festival,
visiting Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian
as well as taking part
in the numerous fairs, festivals, markets
and concerts put on throughout the Valley.
Summer is also wildfire season.
Fortunately, we're pretty protected
from the worst of the fires
in this part of the country though.
The Treasure Valley is surrounded by mountains
that because of the inversion and science
protect us from most of the smoke
and protect us in the winter months
from the brunt of the cold weather as well.
Because of the inversion,
when smoke does make it into the Valley,
we do experience some poor air quality
until that trapped smoke clears up and blows away,
like it did this summer.
Personally, with the cheaper utility cost of Idaho,
I do run my air conditioner a lot in the summer,
but I still love getting outside and using the opportunity
to explore everything going on here in the Valley.
Autumn, just like that perfect weather we had in spring,
you'll find the same is true for autumn.
Sandwiching summer between the perfect
and most temperate months Idaho has to offer
spanning mid-September through mid-November,
you'll feel fall in the air
and the holidays just around the corner,
as the days begin to grow shorter
and the temperature begins to cool back down,
averaging the forties through sixties.
What an exciting time of year.
Perfect to watch the leaves change color,
and with a lot of fun fall spirit throughout the Valley,
you'll have the chance
to check out some awesome corn mazes and pumpkin patches.
And for those not so faint of heart,
you don't wanna miss The Haunted World
an epic haunted house experience in Caldwell.
I'll keep saying it,
but this is also the perfect time of year to get out.
Maybe throw on a couple extra layers as a cool-down
and adventure through the Valley,
hiking through the Valley in the autumn
as the leaves are changing is just beautiful.
Winter, our coldest and snowiest season,
and probably the one you're most curious about, winter.
You might be surprised
by our mild winters here in the Valley
with the average temperatures
ranging from the twenties to the forties,
especially compared to the rest of Idaho
where the average snowfall can get into the triple digits.
The Valley's average snowfall
is only 18 inches a season
with bouts of three or four inches of snow per storm.
You might experience an increase in foggy conditions,
especially traveling east/westbound during the season,
which can even reduce visibility
down to a quarter of a mile.
Those same mountains I mentioned earlier
do protect us from the chilly weather
of the Pacific and Canada,
and most of the snow, fog, and precipitation
that you'll find in the rest of the state.
While we do tend to have these mild winters,
inversion can sometimes trap those cold conditions
in the basin
causing an influx in snow and ice in the Valley
like we had in 2017 with Snowmageddon.
In 2017, the cities weren't prepared
to handle that much snow
because we typically have much more mild winters.
Since then many winter measures have been put in place,
but thankfully we haven't seen anything close
to another Snowmageddon since.
This winter weather is no reason to stay inside.
This is the perfect time
to check out even more fabulous outdoor activities
that we have in the area
from skiing, sledding, or snowboarding at Bogus Basin
and ice skating around the village
and experiencing the Festival of Lights
in Caldwell's Winter Wonderland.
And don't forget about the one and only Idaho Potato Drop
to celebrate the year in style.
The winter is nothing to fear.
As long as you're prepared,
the snow won't stop you
from really getting to enjoy the broad offerings
that you have in the Treasure Valley.
As you can see,
every season is really perfect
for everything that we have going on in the Valley.
With so much to do and experience,
how will you decide where to begin?
Well, start right now.
Avoid any disappointment by investigating the area
that you're interested in and gather the necessary gear
to transition well into your new and improved life.
In the meantime, if you have any questions
about these wonderful four seasons
that we have here in Idaho,
I would love to hear from you.
Drop a comment below.
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As always, this is Treasure Valley Dave,
looking forward to helping you get home.