Elk River, Idaho Weather
Elk River, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Elk River, Clearwater County.
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About Elk River, Idaho
Elk River is a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 39.0 miles east of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 85°T), and is situated 21.3 miles north of Orofino. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep forested slopes rising abruptly on either side of the valley, their dark green crowns softened by the hazy blue of distant ridges. A constant, murmuring presence, the Elk River itself, is never far from view, its waters a cool, quicksilver ribbon reflecting the ever-changing Idaho sky. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that hints at the wildness that still holds sway. The very texture of the land feels ancient, a deep, rich loam that speaks of millennia of fallen leaves and patient growth. This particular stretch of Clearwater County has a history intertwined with the bounty of the surrounding wilderness. For generations, logging has been the lifeblood of Elk River, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of trucks a familiar soundtrack to everyday life. The economy still leans on the timber industry, though a growing appreciation for its natural beauty is drawing those seeking an escape to its quiet embrace. It’s a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is gently folded into the present, visible in the weathered facades of older buildings and the easy camaraderie of its residents. The Elk River itself, beyond its economic significance, offers a constant invitation to explore, its clear waters a haven for fishing and a source of enduring local pride.
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| Location | Elk River, Clearwater County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 46.783514°N, 116.179872°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83827 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Elk River, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elk River, 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 Elk River includes coordinates 46.783514°N, 116.179872°W, situated in Clearwater County. ZIP code 83827. 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.
