Bonners Ferry, Idaho Weather
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About Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Bonners Ferry rests at the edge of the Selkirk Mountains, a place where the Kootenai River, a broad, green ribbon, unfurls itself through a valley floor that hums with the quiet industry of trees. It lies 73.2 miles north-north-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 17°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-south-west of Moyie Springs. The air, especially in the low light of morning, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the vast wilderness that presses in from all sides. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, the steep slopes of the surrounding peaks a silent, ancient presence. The river, a slow, majestic artery, mirrors the sky, its surface sometimes disturbed by the gentle ripple of a rising trout or the determined paddle of a kayaker. The character of Bonners Ferry is one of rugged, understated beauty, a place that feels both wild and intimately known. The history of Bonners Ferry is intrinsically tied to the flow of the Kootenai and the bounty of the surrounding forests. It was a vital stop for trappers and traders, and later, logging became the lifeblood of this remote outpost, shaping its economy and its very identity. The scent of sawdust still lingers faintly in the air, a ghost of mills long gone. Today, while timber remains a significant part of the local economy, tourism, drawn by the allure of pristine nature, draws visitors seeking the quietude of the mountains and the clear waters of the river. The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for countless species, borders Bonners Ferry, a testament to the enduring respect for the natural world that defines this corner of Idaho. The rhythm of life here is measured not by the ticking of clocks, but by the changing seasons and the steady, unhurried movement of the Kootenai River.
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| Location | Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 48.691326°N, 116.316309°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83805 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bonners Ferry, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bonners Ferry, Idaho, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bonners Ferry includes coordinates 48.691326°N, 116.316309°W, situated in Boundary County. ZIP code 83805. Telephone area code: 208, 986. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
