Extreme heat will continue across the Pacific Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty conditions, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southwest, the Sierras, and the central/southern Plains. A series of storms will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southern Alaska. Read More >
Boise, ID
Weather Forecast Office
Hail Diameter Size (Inches) |
Description |
1/4 | Pea Size |
1/2 | Mothball, peanut, USB Plug |
3/4 | Penny Size |
7/8 | Nickel Size |
1 | Quarter Size |
1 1/4 | Half Dollar Size |
1 1/2 | Ping Pong Ball Size |
1 3/4 | Golf Ball Size |
2 | Lime or medium sized Hen Egg |
2 1/2 | Tennis Ball Size |
2 3/4 | Baseball Size |
3 | Large Apple |
4 | Softball |
4 1/2 | Grapefruit |
> 4 1/2 | Probably a record sized hailstone for Idaho or Oregon Freeze it, Measure it, Notify the NWS. |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Boise, ID
National Interagency Fire Center
3833 S. Development Ave., Bldg 3807
Boise, ID 83705-5354
(208) 334-9860
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