Memorial Day forecast: Warm temperatures and scattered thunderstorms

We will observe this year's Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the entirety of this week's forecast. While most of these thunderstorms will be dry, a slight possibility of precipitation will sit in the air for most of this final week of May.

We start off the morning in the upper 40s and 50s with high clouds passing through the region. Some scattered thunderstorms will pass through on this Memorial Day with gusty winds as a result. High temperatures will be warm and above average, with the Snake River Plain reaching the mid 80s and more mountainous regions in the upper 70s. Dry humidity is expected throughout Monday, with chances of rainfall looking slim overall. Wind gusts will range between 15 and 25 mph for the afternoon hours.

Tuesday will be slightly cooler with extra cloud coverage expected. High temperatures will range from the 70s across the mountains and highlands to right around 80 for the Snake River Plain. Chances of rainfall remain small, but a slight increase in likelihood is expected toward Lemhi County and the Eastern Highlands. The Jackson area can expect around 75% chance of rain and storms.

Temperatures will remain above average but slightly cool off as we progress into the week. Expect isolated and scattered thunderstorms by Wednesday afternoon. Gusty winds to accompany the week's overall forecast.