March weather forecast
Idaho, USA

March heralds the transition from winter to spring in Idaho, bringing with it gradual warming and the retreat of snow from lower elevations. While winter's grip remains firm in the mountainous regions, lower areas begin to display telltale signs of the forthcoming spring.

The mountainous terrains, including the likes of the Sawtooth Range and the Bitterroot Range, remain blanketed in snow. However, the snowfall rate typically begins to decline. With the accumulated snow from prior months, ski resorts often find March to be an optimal month for winter sports, combining substantial snow depth with slightly milder temperatures.

In urban centers such as Boise, temperatures start to rise, ranging from the low 30s°F to high 30s°F. This shift is more noticeable when compared to the chillier conditions of January and February. Yet, it's essential to remain prepared for occasional cold snaps, particularly in regions distant from the Pacific Ocean's tempering effect.

Contrasting March with its successor, April usually presents a more definitive entry into spring. The snow starts to retreat at a faster pace, and blossoms begin to make their appearance in numerous parts of the state.

The skies during March can be unpredictable. While there's an increase in clearer, sunnier days, especially in the western parts influenced by the Pacific, sporadic snow showers or rain cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, rivers like the Snake and Clearwater, fed by melting snow, begin to swell.

The mornings in March, while not as fog-laden as in January or February, can still exhibit misty conditions, especially in regions proximate to rivers and lakes. March, in essence, is a month of metamorphosis for Idaho, as it bids farewell to winter's chill and welcomes the rejuvenating touch of spring.

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• Boise - March »
  In Boise in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Boise, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.
• Meridian - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Meridian, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Meridian aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.
• Nampa - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Nampa, Idaho, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. The month with the most rainfall in Nampa is March, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.
• Idaho Falls - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Idaho Falls, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Idaho Falls, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Pocatello - March »
  In Pocatello, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Pocatello?
• Caldwell - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Caldwell is March, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Caldwell, Idaho, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Coeur d'Alene - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Coeur d'Alene, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Coeur d'Alene during March, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.
• Twin Falls - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Twin Falls, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Twin Falls, in March, during 4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lewiston - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lewiston, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Lewiston, Idaho, during March, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.
• Post Falls - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Post Falls, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. On the last day of March, in Post Falls sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:17 pm PDT.
• Rexburg - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rexburg, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Rexburg in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Moscow - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Moscow and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Moscow, in March, during 8.1 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated.