A Boise meteorologist died in a plane crash on January 28, 2026, along the Payette River, with one other person.

A Boise meteorologist has died in a plane crash along the Payette River, according to CBS2 and LocalNews8.com. The crash, which occurred on January 27, 2026, also claimed the life of a second individual. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. The meteorologist was a well-known local weather presenter.