Precipitation moves in from the ocean, but what’s it called when the mountains catch the moisture and dry the air? (Blake Hunter / City Cast Boise)
To celebrate the benevolent weather and mostly smoke-free air, today’s quiz is all atmosphere! Meteorological nerds, this is your time to shine — and maybe learn a fancy term.
Note: This isn’t a news quiz necessarily, so you won’t find these answers in past Hey Boise newsletters.
Thank you Boise, we’ve loved the conversation we’ve been having with you for the past three years. City Cast Boise and Hey Boise have suspended operations. Our last newsletter and podcast episode was Oct. 24, 2025.
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