Sun Valley, Idaho Weather
Sun Valley, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sun Valley, Blaine County.
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About Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley, a jewel of Idaho's Sawtooths, unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched basin where the sky feels vast enough to hold all the stars. It lies 78.6 miles north of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 4°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north-north-east of Ketchum. Jagged peaks, dusted with snow even in the lingering warmth of summer, stand sentinel over valleys carpeted in sagebrush and resilient grasses, their muted greens and tans a stark contrast to the deep blue of the heavens. The air here carries a crisp, dry scent, a blend of pine needles and the mineral tang of the earth, especially potent in the golden hours before sunset when the mountainsides ignite in hues of apricot and rose. The Big Wood River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through this landscape, its gentle murmur a constant counterpoint to the profound quiet that often settles over the land. This valley's story is one of ambitious vision and enduring allure, transforming from a remote cattle ranching outpost into a world-renowned destination. The genesis of Sun Valley as a resort in the mid-20th century drew a constellation of Hollywood stars and discerning travelers, seeking both the thrill of its pioneering ski runs and the serene beauty of its natural setting. The local economy, while still connected to the land through agriculture and ranching, now thrives on the influx of visitors drawn to its year-round outdoor pursuits, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and fly-fishing in the warmer months. The iconic lodge, with its distinctive architecture, remains a focal point, a grand dame of hospitality that has witnessed decades of celebrations and quiet contemplation within its storied walls.
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| Location | Sun Valley, Blaine County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.697129°N, 114.351717°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83353, 83354 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sun Valley, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley includes coordinates 43.697129°N, 114.351717°W, situated in Blaine County. ZIP code 83353, 83354. 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.
