No significant changes in weather
expected through Monday. In southeastern Idaho there is a lingering
chance of some cloudiness on Monday morning. Elsewhere, periods of smoke and haze are
possible along the Canadian border and in the vicinity of any active fires but
no widespread buildup of smoke is expected at this time.
The solar eclipse could have
an effect on wildfire activity and smoke on Monday. The loss of the sun’s
heating during the eclipse’s passing in Idaho will likely delay inversion
breakouts by temporally reducing temperatures and instability. Normally temperatures
increase as the morning progresses. This works to lift any low level smoke. If
there is smoke near you on the morning of the eclipse you may experience a delay
in clearing. The eclipse may also limit some fire behavior by increasing relative
humidity and reducing surface winds (not unlike what occurs each evening) but
this will be short-lived with no long lasting effect expected. Enjoy the
viewing.
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