BOISE, Idaho — After strong storms and record-setting rain left Wednesday cool and soggy, especially in the Treasure Valley, Thursday flips the script. With monsoon moisture moving north, sunshine is back, things dry out and temps take off in a big way. One twist though, smoky conditions make a return as wildfire smoke drifts in from west-central Oregon, so expect hazier skies in the valleys despite the sunshine.

As skies clear early Thursday, widespread fog is looking likely, so visibility could be an issue for the morning commute. But, after the fog lifts, sunshine should dominate for most areas and temperatures will warm to near-seasonable levels, reaching the mid-80s in the Treasure Valley. Winds should remain light, which means conditions are looking much more favorable for balloon l

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