Smiths Ferry, Idaho Weather
Smiths Ferry, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Smiths Ferry, Valley County.
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About Smiths Ferry, Idaho
Smiths Ferry unfurls itself along the serpentine embrace of the Payette River, a ribbon of cool, clear water cutting through the rugged heart of Valley County. It lies 43.9 miles north-north-east of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 17°T), and is situated 15.0 miles south of Cascade. Here, the land rises in steep, pine-clad slopes, a verdant tapestry that spills down to meet the river's edge, where weathered cabins and modest homes cling to the banks. The air itself carries the scent of sun-warmed pine needles and the faint, mineral tang of the earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of ochre and rose. The very character of Smiths Ferry seems to be etched in the enduring granite of the surrounding mountains, a place where the wildness of nature is not an intrusion, but a constant, breathing presence. The history of Smiths Ferry is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Payette River, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for early settlers and loggers. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the land and the river, from the timber that fueled distant hearths to the trout that shimmered in the clear currents. While the days of large-scale logging have largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world persist. Today, the quiet hum of recreation – the distant whir of a boat motor, the cheerful chatter of campers – mingles with the ever-present murmur of the river, a reminder of the enduring allure of this remote and beautiful corner of Idaho.
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| Location | Smiths Ferry, Valley County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.301281°N, 116.089575°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83611 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Smiths Ferry, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Smiths 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 Smiths Ferry includes coordinates 44.301281°N, 116.089575°W, situated in Valley County. ZIP code 83611. Telephone area code: 208. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Boise).
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.
