Scott Dorval

Boise

Chief Meteorologist at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

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A pleasant start to the week followed by more changes, here is the latest

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Sunshine has been abundant and that will continue into the beginning of the week with a warming trend. But there will be a mid-week interruption to that warming. Much cooler weather will arrive for Thursday with mountain snow showers and a brisk valley wind. TonightClear & chilly, with a low around 38. Diminishing wind after dark. MondaySunny & milder but with a cool breeze. High near 72. Wind SE 8-14. Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 44.
Unsettle start to the week but check out what happens next weekend

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Rain will be with us Sunday evening then more showers could pop up overnight followed by a potentially dry start to Monday. It won't remain dry Monday as showers pop up followed by late-day storms with locally heavy downpours. The valley may see some early morning rain showers Tuesday with chill temps only in the low 50s with a chilly breeze. Drier weather will increase on Wednesday but temperatures will be slow to warm with highs only in the mid-50s.
Let the warming begin, find out just how warm you can expect it to get

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

By Clouds were dominant on Sunday with a few light showers but milder weather will continue to stream northward into Idaho this week. The clouds will thin out on Monday in the valley with temperatures soaring to near 70 degrees! The heat will continue as high pressure builds into the northwest. The warmest day will be Wednesday followed by more seasonable weather for the second half of the week.
Thunderstorms cross the valley, find out what's in store for this week.

Nov 3, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Scott Dorval

Mountain Snow and Below Normal Temps A powerful cold front has brought significant snowfall to the central Idaho mountains today, with local accumulations reaching up to 2 inches in areas like McCall. More snow is on the way! Tonight Sunday Monday Monday Night Rain likely, 70% chance of precipitation, with 2-4 inches of snow expected in McCall and surrounding areas! Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CONTINUE READING
Evening storms could become severe, power outages possible

Jun 9, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Thunderstorms have been developing and moving from south-southwest to north-northeast. These storms are likely to strengthen into the evening with possible severe storms forming. Severe storms carry either wind greater than 57 mph or large hail of 1" in diameter. Today's storms are have a wind threat with some hail along with brief very heavy downpours that could cause some localized street flooding.
Heavy rain could bring flooding to parts of Idaho, find out when and where

Jun 2, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Our dry weather will be dramatically interrupted Sunday night through much of Monday as an atmospheric river of moisture blasts Idaho. The central mountain valleys like McCall in Long Valley will see around an inch of rain while 2"-3" of rain will fall on the mountain tops. Melting snow will provide an additional 3" of water content to flow into central Idaho Rivers.
Temperatures soar to unseasonably high levels, find out how long it will last

May 26, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Temperatures warmed to above 70° in Boise on Sunday for a very nice day and the warming trend will be continuing with a dramatic rise in temperature to the mid-80s by Monday. There is a slight chance of storms in eastern Oregon and the West Central Mountains Monday evening and night. On Tuesday there is a better chance of storms developing as early as afternoon, lasting through evening. Strong storms are likely to develop.
Find out how much longer our cooler weather will be sticking around

May 19, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Sunday's cool breeze will return on Monday along with a few clouds and just a slight chance of a shower in Ada County. There is a better chance for showers in Elmore County and in the central mountains. Temperatures will be chilly in the morning and only a few degrees milder than Sunday. Tuesday will be cooler than normal but lighter wind and sunshine should make for a nicer day.
Find out why the northern lights are happening and if our warm weather will hold

May 12, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

The northern lights may be visible briefly just after sunset Sunday night although there may be a few clouds obscuring the sky a bit in some areas. Our weather has been unseasonably warm this weekend and will continue that way for most if not all of next week. Expect sunshine on Monday with a slight chance of mountain showers north of McCall and in Owyhee County otherwise there will only be a few clouds and warm temperatures continuing near 80°.
Unseasonably chilly weather to start our work week but wait till you see the weekend!

May 5, 2024 | kivitv.com | Scott Dorval

Much of the valley saw over a half inch of rain on Saturday night followed by a chilly Sunday. More showers are likely Sunday overnight but it should not be raining in southwest Idaho as you head off to work or school Monday morning. The breeze will be a bit chilly Monday with temperatures starting out in the 30s in the morning. That could yield a wind chill in the upper 20s to near freezing for a brief time in the morning.