Fernwood, Idaho Weather
Fernwood, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fernwood, Benewah County.
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About Fernwood, Idaho
Fernwood rests in a fold of Benewah County, where the rugged shoulders of the Idaho panhandle begin to soften. It lies 38.9 miles north-east of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 47°T), and is situated 16.1 miles south-south-east of St. Maries. The air here, often sharp with the scent of pine and damp earth, carries the murmur of the St. Maries River, a ribbon of cool, grey-green water that traces its way through the landscape. Towering firs and cedars, ancient sentinels against the sky, form a verdant canopy that can feel both sheltering and immense, their branches laced with the pale gold of sunlight that filters down in shifting patterns. The terrain is a study in contrasts: steep, forested slopes descend into broader valleys, their floors carpeted with ferns and wild grasses that sway in the faintest breeze, a quiet testament to the persistent life that thrives here. The history of Fernwood is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surrounding forests and the enduring spirit of those who sought to harness it. Logging has long been the lifeblood of this place, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of trucks once echoing through the valleys, shaping the very character of the community. The St. Maries River, a vital artery for log drives in days gone by, still offers its cool embrace for recreation, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation and the shimmer of trout beneath the surface. Though the intense logging operations of the past have receded, the legacy of the timber industry remains, a palpable presence in the sturdy architecture and the deep-rooted connection the people of Fernwood feel to the land. Small businesses, often family-run, continue to serve the needs of this close-knit population, their days marked by the changing seasons and the gentle rhythm of life in a place where nature still holds a commanding, beautiful sway.
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| Location | Fernwood, Benewah County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.11213°N, 116.39266°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83830 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fernwood, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fernwood, 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 Fernwood includes coordinates 47.112130°N, 116.392660°W, situated in Benewah County. ZIP code 83830. 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.
