Coolin, Idaho Weather
Coolin, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Coolin, Bonner County.
Full aviation weather for Coolin is published on the Sandpoint Airport (KSZT) page, 29 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Coolin have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Coolin: Priest River Municipal Airport (K1S6) 32 km
Conditions reported at KSZT describe the airfield itself. Weather 29 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Coolin specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Coolin.
About Coolin, Idaho
Coolin rests at the edge of a vastness, where the Selkirk Mountains begin their steep ascent towards the Canadian border. It lies 52.8 miles north of Post Falls, ID (from Post Falls, ID: bearing 5°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north-west of Sandpoint. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the dense forests that press in from all sides. The landscape is a study in shades of green and blue, dominated by the shimmering expanse of the Pend Oreille River, which forms the eastern boundary of Coolin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the water, its surface often disturbed by the wake of small boats. The character of Coolin is one of quiet endurance, a place shaped by the elements and the deep, silent presence of the wilderness. The history of Coolin is intertwined with the logging industry that once defined this region, the sturdy skeletons of old mills a silent testament to that past. Today, its economy leans more towards tourism and recreation, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of the lake and the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains. The Pend Oreille River, a lifeline for generations, continues to be central to life here, offering fishing, boating, and a constant, soothing murmur. Coolin holds a distinct sense of place, a small settlement that feels both remote and intimately connected to the natural world, a quiet pocket of Idaho where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
Live animated radar for Coolin and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Coolin, Bonner County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 48.479641°N, 116.849372°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83821 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Coolin, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Coolin, Idaho, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Coolin includes coordinates 48.479641°N, 116.849372°W, situated in Bonner County. ZIP code 83821. 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. 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.
