BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The last time the Treasure Valley had significant precipitation was back on Oct. 19 when we had .22” of rain.
So here we are nearly a month later, well into the start of the water year and it remains bone dry. In fact, this is now the driest November on record dating back to 1921. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s about time Mother Nature stops fooling around and starts grinding out a little valley rain and mountain snow.
This by no means is an indicator of the winter to come. Sometimes, we just get stuck in a weather rut. I’ve seen this before and as easily as it stayed dry, the tide can turn and then it gets wet.
The reason for the dry spell has been because of a persistent ridge of high pressure over the west for nearly a month. This has given us the stagnant air and brought warmer than normal temperatures. Before you skiers get too depressed, please keep in mind that the computer models are still wanting to push a change in the pattern starting next week.
While the first front to move into the area will generate spotty showers at best on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the models are showing a return to a more normal trend in the weather by the end of next week. Forecasting that far down the road can be a little tricky, but, at least the models are pointing in that direction versus showing a persistent dry spell. We’ll be watching.
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