Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass, ID

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I-90 Eastbound at Lookout Pass on the Idaho-Montana Border
I-90 Eastbound at Lookout Pass on the Idaho-Montana Border - SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
44°F
High: 53° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Station: ITDA7
Observed at: 4:00 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 65%
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
Tonight:A chance of rain between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday:A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 39°F. Rain forecast later today (53%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 39°F. Risk of rain later today (53%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 73/100
Good for hiking. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 39°F. Rain forecast later today (53%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

🎿 Cross-Country Skiing

Use Caution
  39 /100

Use Caution for cross-country skiing. High near 39°F. Risk of rain later today (53%). Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for cross-country skiing. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 39°F. Risk of rain later today (53%). Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 71/100
Good for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (6 mph).

About Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass

Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass is an Idaho destination for a famous rail-trail cycling route paired with an operating mountain ski area.

Make the Most of a Lookout Pass Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, dunes, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Mullan
  • Taft
  • St. Paul Pass Tunnel
  • Wallace
  • Silver Valley

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Route of the Hiawatha

🌤
44°F
High: 53° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Station: ITDA7
Observed at: 4:00 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 65%
Fri ⛅
53° 37°
3%
Sat ❄
39° 32°
53%
Sun 🌧
42° 35°
55%
Mon ❄
36° 30°
86%
Tue ☁
33° 26°
10%
Wed ❄
34° 27°
35%
Thu ❄
32° 25°
15%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

53° Fri 39° Sat 42° Sun 36° Mon 33° Tue 34° Wed 32° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

37° Fri 32° Sat 35° Sun 30° Mon 26° Tue 27° Wed 25° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 85 Fri 19 Sat 19 Sun 18 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 14, 2026 12:14 am CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 34–42°F in nearby valleys and colder on the mountain, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 100–250+ inches at ski elevations, with wind and elevation creating major variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.