Wednesday 041923

Idaho’s largest electricity provider is taking steps to provide clean energy resources for the next 20 years, with one of its recent projects expanding the state’s solar power usage.  In January, Idaho Power began providing energy through the Jackpot Solar Project, a new solar facility based on 952 acres south of Twin Falls.  The project is the largest solar facility in operation in Idaho and is estimated to provide energy to roughly 24,000 homes.

Boise Police have arrested a man employed as a teacher and coach at Fairmont Junior High School on suspicion of felony sex crimes, including at least one against a minor.  59 year old Eric Mcdermott, was booked into the Ada County Jail.

Charges against the woman detained in connection to the case of Michael Vaughan of Fruitland have been dropped. Sarah Wondra had been charged with failure to notify the police of a death.  Officials spent more than a week excavating Wondra's backyard. Investigators said they were confident Vaughan's remains would be found on the property. None were found.

The man accused of murdering a couple in New Meadows on October 1, 2022, was found competent and will finally be in court again this week.  John Cody Hart is accused of shooting and killing Rory and Sara Mehen at the hotel they owned in New Meadows, the Hartland Inn. Investigators said he was a guest at the time.  His preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 this morning.

Some progressives and conservatives alike are raising concerns about a new Idaho law from the recent legislative session that eliminates the state’s March presidential primary election. The Idaho Legislature passed the bill, as a way to consolidate elections and save the state about $2.7 million every four years. Some say the May primary wasn’t added to the books. 

An Idaho judge issued a civil arrest warrant yesterday for Ammon Bundy, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit filed by St. Luke’s.  Protests over the hospitalization of a baby last year resulted in a lockdown.  Gem County Sheriff Donnie Wunder said Bundy, who lives in Emmett, is becoming more and more aggressive and does not want to risk harm over a civil issue.

SPORTS

In local baseball games from yesterday, Frisco Colorado took the win over Twin Falls 13 to 6.  In a double header Kimberly defeated Filer in both games 23 to 3 and 27 to 2. 

From the softball games, Declo shut out Soda Springs 23 to 0. 

On today’s baseball schedule, Jerome travels to Burley, and Lighthouse Christian will meet at Harmon Park to play the Twin Falls JV’s in a double header.  One softball game is on the schedule.  Lighthouse Christian traveling to Garden Valley.

WEATHER

Wednesday:  Sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Thursday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Friday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

Friday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Sunday:  A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Monday:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

Monday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Tuesday 041823

The man police were searching for in the shooting and death of Nyssa Police reserve officer Joseph Johnson Saturday night has been arrested.  36 year old Rene Castro was captured at a home in Ontario Oregon.  The district attorney made the announcement around 9 am yesterday.

A 52 year old man from Filer was airlifted for medical treatment after he lost control of his pickup on I-84 yesterday afternoon just before 1pm.  The accident occurred in the eastbound lane of travel near the Ridgeway Exit.

Power bills will be going up if the Idaho Public Utilities commission approves a rate hike.  Idaho Power has requested an increase that would result in an average bill going up just under 13-dollars a month.

The 22 year old Jerome woman who was accused of hitting an ISP trooper last year while police were on scene of a vehicle fire has admitted to her guilt.  Emina Hukic will be sentenced June 28^th.  She faces up to a $2000 fine and a year in jail.  Trooper Mike Windler remains in fulltime rehab according to a facebook post. 

Farmers and ranchers in Idaho still have time to be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.  Although the original deadline for the agricultural census passed on Feb. 6, the statistics service will continue to accept completed census questionnaires throughout this spring.

Those who live within the City of Burley will have the opportunity to vote on a Burley Public Library levy on May 16^th.  The Library is asking voters to decide on a 2 year levy for 350 thousand dollars a year. That’s an increase of 72-thousand 720 dollars per year over the levy approved in 2021.  The estimated annual cost for taxpayers is $21.88 per $100,000 assessed tax value.

Oil prices are at the highest level thus far this year at $83 per AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular in Idaho is $3.57, which is three cents more than a week ago but seven cents less than a month ago.  Meanwhile, the national average is a dime more expensive at $3.67 per gallon.

SPORTS

From the baseball diamonds yesterday for High School one game to report. Twin Falls dumped Jerome 11 to 1. 

On today’s baseball schedule, Minico travels to Mountain Home, Horshoe Bend goes to Glenns Ferry, Twin Falls will play Highland and it’s a double header as Filer travels to Kimberly today.

For softball games Declo is heading to Soda Springs, Glenns Ferry travels to Horshoe bend and some double headers.  Buhl to Canyon Ridge, Filer to Kimberly, Mountain Home travels to Minico and Twin Falls will be in Burley.

There is one golf meet where Kimberly, Buhl, Wendell, Gooding, Castleford and Filer will meet at Pleasant Valley.

There is one track and field meet with Bliss hosting Shoshone and the Idaho State School for the Deaf and Blind. 

WEATHER

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.  West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Tuesday:  Scattered rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph becoming south 7 to 12 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

Thursday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Friday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Monday 041723

This morning authorities are looking for a man they believe shot and killed an eastern Oregon reserve police officer.  43 year old Nyssa officer Joseph Johnson died Saturday night after a man he had pursued in a car shot at him.   Johnson had been responding to reports the man was making threats and damaging property.

As you prepare for your commute this morning, know that the City of Burley will be starting construction on Bedke Boulevard from Overland Avenue to West Main Street near Bobcat Corner.  This roadway will be closed to all traffic through the middle of June.

For those who cannot file their taxes by the tomorrow’s deadline, the Idaho State Tax Commission also offers an automatic six-month extension if you pay enough of your total tax by the deadline. To qualify, you must pay 80% of the estimated tax owed in 2022 or 100% of the total tax reported on your 2021 tax return.

The City of Twin Falls will begin receiving water from the Twin Falls Canal Company for Pressurized Irrigation today.  All subdivisions are expected to be receiving Pressurized Irrigation by Friday, May 5.

There is a flood advisory for snowmelt until 4 this afternoon in Camas County.  Warnings are out for flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Emergency management reported minor flooding south of Fairfield.

Week one of the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial ended Friday.  The court will resume tomorrow.  Lori is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the death of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.

A white SUV crashed into a Pocatello Fire Truck on Sunday afternoon while the Engine was responding to a fire.  One occupant in the SUV had to be extricated, and all passengers vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital. The three firefighters driving the Engine are under evaluation by medical personnel.  Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene.

SPORTS

From the local High school baseball diamonds Saturday, Marsh Valley defeated Kimberly 4 to 1. From the Wooden Bat tournament, North Fremont downed Gooding 8 to 4.  It was Lighthouse Christian 12 Glenns Ferry 2.  Wendell for the win over Malad 9 to 6 and Wendell took the win over Nampa Christian 4 to 1.

From the softball games, a couple of double headers to report on.  Buhl took both games over Mountain Home 13 to 11 and 17 to 0.  It was Kimberly for the win in their games against Marsh Valley 6 to 4 and 19 to 6.  In the Glenns Ferry tournament on Saturday, it was Glenns Ferry 6 Bear Lake 5.  Malad took the win over Wendell 14 to 7.  It was Wendell 18 Soda Springs 2. 

On today’s schedule, Canyon Ridge will be at CSI to meet up with Wood River.  Buhl plays Declo, Jerome goes to Twin Falls, Wendell to Gooding and Glenns Ferry travels to Gem State Adventist Academy.

For Softball, Canyon Ridge takes on Wood River at CSI, Jerome to Twin Falls, Wendell to Gooding and Garden Valley will play Lighthouse Christian and Legacy Fields. 

There are a couple of Golf games.  Kimberly will be at Canyon Springs and Valley, Lighthouse Christian, Declo, Carey and Wendell will be at the 93 golf ranch.

The Golden Eagles earned a Saturday split against the College of Southern Nevada with an 18-2 win in the second game of a doubleheader at First Federal Field.  CSI lost 7-4 in the opener. Next up, CSI heads to Salt Lake Community College for a weekend series.  There are double headers set for Friday starting at noon and Saturday at 11 am

WEATHER

Today:  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Tonight:  A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday:  A 40 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 13 to 18 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph after midnight.

Wednesday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night:  A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday:  A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Thursday Night:  A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Friday 041423

As the murder trial continues in Boise, Lori Vallow watched her former friend Melanie Gibb on the witness stand yesterday, as Gibb told the jury Vallow genuinely believed the people in her life had turned to zombies and were "possessed."  Gibb and Vallow became fast friends in 2018 in Arizona after meeting at a church event. But once Vallow met Chad Daybell Gibb said she changed.  She would parrot Daybell's teachings and insert them into her own life.

In the final days of the 2023 Idaho legislative session, colleges and universities received $72.9 million for building projects.  But the money will leave some work unfunded — and leave the colleges and universities scurrying to cover their remaining costs.  The whole process began in January, when Gov. Brad Little requested $109.9 million for higher ed capital projects.  Boise state was approved for 17.9 Million.  College of Western Idaho will get 15.7 Million.  CSI 11.5 million. U of I 8.99 Million.   ISU 8.3 Million.  College of Eastern Idaho 8 Million.  Lewis-Clark 2.3 Million.  No money was approved for North Idaho College.

Today is purple day in honor of Military Children.  It’s part of the month of the military child in Idaho.  Purple is the combined color of all military branches. 

Record-breaking March snowfall has led to deep southern Idaho snowpacks and a more optimistic water supply outlook than a year ago for water users.  However, all that snow means officials are preparing for the potential for high waters and flooding as temperatures warm and the snowpack melts. Some snowpack levels have broken the records this year. 

Police and school district officials in Twin Falls are investigating a bullying incident that occurred Wednesday off school grounds.  Disturbing video of the incident was circulating on social media.  School officials say those involved could face suspension and expulsion.  On a post police say they were aware of the images and are investigating. 

The Sawtooth National Forest mourns the loss of District Ranger Marty Gmelin.  He passed away Saturday from injuries he sustained during a snow-tubing accident.  Gmeline just celebrated 30 years of federal service, first coming to work at the Sawtooth National Forest in 1995. He led the Fairfield district since 2020.

SPORTS

In local high school baseball, yesterday, Buhl defeated Filer 16 to 2.  Gooding took the win over Wells Nevada 26 to 5.  Twin Falls for the win over Canyon Ridge 15 to 2.  It was Declo  18 Soda Springs 7.  Gooding defeated Glenns Ferry 14 to 2.  On today’s schedule for baseball, Jerome travels to Mountain Home, Minico heads to Pocatello, Burley goes to Wood River and Wells Nevada is on the road to play Lighthouse Christian in Filer.  Soda Springs plays Glenns Ferry and Malad travels to Wendell to play Gooding.  Canyon Ridge goes cross town to play Twin Falls.  North Fremont is in Wendell.  Rimrock plays Declo. 

For softball from yesterday, Glenns Ferry downed Greenleaf Friends 11 to 8. Marsh Valley took the win over Minico 9 to 5.  Burley defeated Wood River 14 to 13.  Buhl outlasted Gooding 11 go 1 and Twin Falls took the win over Canyon Ridge 22 to 2.  It was Minico 9 Marsh Valley 8.  Burley defeated Wood River 14 to 3 and it was Buhl 13 Gooding 10.  On today’s softball schedule, Jerome goes to Mountain Home and Canyon Ridge plays Twin Falls.

WEATHER

Today:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning.

Tonight:  Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Saturday:  Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind 15 to 18 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Sunday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night:  A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday:  A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery.

Wednesday:  A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday 041323

The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell was cut short yesterday at the request of the state due to a death in the family of a lead prosecutor.  Police were testifying all morning -- three witnesses were called. The trial will resume this morning.  On Tuesday, Rexburg Police Detective Ray Hermosillo gave graphic, haunting testimony about finding the children's bodies and the excavation process to be able to lay them to rest.

A 36-year-old Idaho Falls man who was wanted for eluding law enforcement, kidnapping, and aggravated assault was shot by police following a chase and crash.  Blackfoot Police located the suspect's vehicle yesterday just after noon.  Authorities say he drove away from police which began the prusuit. He crashed his vehicle on the ramp connecting U.S. 91 and southbound Interstate 15. Police said they fired multiple shots at the man and struck him.

Several hundred people rallied against plans for a large-scale wind energy project in southern Idaho, hoping to convince federal agencies to reject the proposal by Magic Valley Energy. If built, the wind farm would be the second-largest in the U.S., producing up to 1,000 megavolts. The Biden Administration has prioritized permitting 25 gigawatts of renewable energy projects on public lands by 2025 as part of its response to climate change. The company hopes to have the wind farm operating by 2025.

No more masks at St. Lukes medical centers in Southern Idaho.  Yesterday the hospital updated its universal mask mandate.  The Mandate went into effect April 3, 2020 because of COVID 19.

Yesterday morning, Boise School District announced they'd be banning and disabling the TikTok app on all school devices and from all school WiFi networks.  This comes after the Idaho legislature upheld the Governor's executive order that banned the app.

The DMV has started issuing Driver's Licenses with the new design.  The Idaho Transportation Department said the new design was launched yesterday.  Idaho’s state bird, the mountain bluebird, is featured prominently. Idahoans will also notice the Sawtooth Mountains and the Idaho Statehouse.

SPORTS

While Major League Baseball has no current plans to add teams, the family that used to own the NBA’s Utah Jazz says it wants an expansion franchise.  The Miller family and the Larry H. Miller Company said yesterday a coalition calling itself Big League Utah has targeted a site for a ballpark at the 100-acre Rocky Mountain Power District on Salt Lake City’s west side.  MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said repeatedly that he doesn’t envision expansion until after the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletic s get new ballparks but would like to eventually add two teams to reach 32. Baseball last expanded in 1998, adding teams in Phoenix and St. Petersburg, Florida.  The Miller family bought a share of the Jazz in 1985 and sold the team in December 2020.

In local high school softball action yesterday there is one game.  Declo downed Firth 11 to 1.  On today’s schedule, it’s the wooden bat tournament in Glenns Ferry and Wendell.  Locally, Glenns Ferry Declo and Gooding will participate.  It starts at 2 with Glenns Ferry playing Challis Mackey.  Then Wells Nevada takes on Gooding and Declo will play Soda Springs at 7.  Elsewhere Twin Falls heads cross town to play Canyon Ridge.  There is a double header with Filer traveling to Buhl.

On the softball schedule, It’s the Glenns Ferry Tournament in Glenns Ferry and Wendell.  At 10 Wendell Plays Bear Lake.  That moves to Glenns Ferry with the first game where Glenns Ferry will play Greenleaf Friends.  Then Glenns Ferry plays Challis Mackey in Wendell.   At 5 Wendell plays North Fremont.

Elsewhere Twin Falls plays Canyon Ridge, and there are three double headers on the schedule.  Gooding goes to Buhl, Marsh Valley travels to Minico and Burley to Wood River.

WEATHER

Today:  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 13 to 18 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Friday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday:  Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night:  A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday:  A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

Wednesday:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday 041223

As the trial for Murder Suspect Lori Vallow Daybell moves forward in Boise, attorneys yesterday asked if Daybell could be excused from the courtroom.  She was told no.  The jury was shown gruesome photos of the remains of the children that were found on property owned by Lori’s husband Chad.  Police say when police discovered a small body wrapped in plastic trash bags he left at a high rate of speed.  He was taken into custody soon afterwards.

Authorities say Autopsies are planned for the two bodies found floating face down in a private room of Miracle Hot Springs Monday afternoon.  The couple in their 80s was from Filer police say.

Idaho drivers haven’t experienced the recent rise in gas prices that is sweeping across the country, but that could all change soon.  According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.54, which is the same as a week ago and 14 cents less than a month ago.  Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.60 per gallon, which is nine cents more than a week ago.

Idaho School superintendent Debbie Chritchfield and officials from the state department of education will be touring the state.  They plan to meet with local school districts and charter school leaders to discuss how changes approved during the legislative session will affect their schools.

Right now, the Twin Falls Mayor is selected by the city council.  Resident Arnel Culum wants to see that choice go before voters.  He is starting a petition to have residents vote whether the position should appear on the ballot.  He introduced his petition to the city council this week.

Meteorologists say warm temperatures are causing increased snowmelt which means rivers and streams are running high.  That means residents could see some minor flooding this week. 

Idaho Falls resident Jake Eilander is again standing trial for murder after his original trial was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak.  The 37 year old was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man behind Planet Fitness in Idaho Falls. He started a trial in November 2022, but that was vacated after he and several court personnel became sick. The trial was ultimately rescheduled to start this week.

SPORTS

The College of Southern Idaho’s baseball team finished eight games in five days against Utah State University Eastern with a pair of wins yesterday at Skip Walker Field.  The Golden Eagles won 1-0 and 4-3 to close out the full series with a four-game split.

In local High School Baseball games yesterday, Canyon Ridge defeated Wood River 10 to 9.  Twin Falls topped Jerome 15 to 4.  Minico said no to Mountain Home 6 to 5.  It was American Falls 11 Declo 1.  Kimberly defeating Snake River 12 to 6.  In a double header Buhl shut out Gooding 16 to 0 in the first game.  Then another shutout in the second game 20 to 0.

In softball play, Twin Falls over Jerome 6 to 5.  It was Wood River 12 Canyon Ridge 4.  In some double headers, Burley took the win in both games over Mountain Home 11 to 1 and 15 to 5.  Buhl took both of their games over Filer 16 to 6 and 13 to 3.  Kimberly topped Gooding 5 to 0 and 11 to 1.  Glenns Ferry outlasted Greenlea Friends 15 to  7.

There is one softball game scheduled for today.  Declo will  travel to Firth.

WEATHER

Today:  Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight:  A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday:  A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

Friday:  Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 8 to 18 mph.

Friday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Saturday:  Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday:  Sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night:  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Monday:  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Monday Night:  A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday:  A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.