Idaho
How often does Boise get a ‘White Christmas’?
BOISE, Idaho — While some have resigned themselves to a rainy forecast this week across the Treasure Valley, some optimistic Idahoans are still holding out hope for the unlikely— the City of Boise blanketed in snow on Christmas morning.
While those wishes may (or may not) be answered this year, it’s worth noting that a White Christmas in Boise is not as common as some may think.
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The National Weather Service in Boise just took a look back at the last 70 years to see how often the valley has been blessed with snowfall on Dec. 25.
Based on that data, the City of Boise averages a 25% chance of a White Christmas each year. The last time Boise had a White Christmas was in 2022.
The last time there was over 3 inches of snow on the ground on Christmas was 2017.
The First Round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Thursday with No. 2 Houston vs. No. 15 Idaho opening the 16-game schedule.
Here is Thursday’s full first-round March Madness schedule and expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
USA TODAY Sports has a team of journalists covering the men’s NCAA Tournament to keep you up to date with every point scored, rebound grabbed and game won in the 68-team tournament.
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No. 2 Houston vs No. 15 Idaho prediction
- John Leuzzi: Houston
- Ehsan Kassim: Houston
- Austin Curtright: Houston
- Craig Meyer: Houston
No. 2 Houston vs No. 15 Idaho odds
- Opening Moneyline: Houston (-10000)
- Opening Spread: Houston (-22)
- Opening Total: 133.5
How to Watch Houston vs Idaho today
No. 2 Houston takes on No. 15 Idaho at Paycom Center on March 19 at 10:10 p.m. The game is airing on truTV.
Stream March Madness on Fubo
2026 Men’s March Madness full schedule
See the schedule, live scores and results for all of today’s NCAA Tournament action here.
- March 17-18: First Four
- March 19-20: First Round
- March 21-22: Second Round
- March 26-27: Sweet 16
- March 28-29: Elite 8
- April 4: Final Four
- April 6: National Championship
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