Dworshak Reservoir

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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
89°F
Current Temperature
Station: DNFI1
Observed at: 4:08 pm
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 26%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 11:42AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT (Expires: July 29, 2026 2:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties. * WHEN...Extended until noon 7/29/2026. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Instructions: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
This Afternoon:Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Areas of smoke. Clear, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday:Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 1 to 9 mph.

Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Use Caution
  49 /100

Use Caution for boating. High near 85°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100
Use Caution for boating. High near 85°F. Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Use Caution
  49 /100

Use Caution for paddling. High near 85°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 85°F. Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 85°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 85°F. Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

About Dworshak Reservoir

Dworshak Reservoir is an Idaho destination for a long reservoir with remote boat access, campgrounds, and wind-sensitive water travel.

Make the Most of a Dworshak Reservoir 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 Dworshak Reservoir

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • 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:

  • Orofino
  • Dent Acres
  • Dworshak Dam
  • Freeman Creek
  • Clearwater River

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Dworshak Reservoir day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Dworshak Reservoir

🌤
89°F
Current Temperature
Station: DNFI1
Observed at: 4:08 pm
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 26%
Mon 🌫
86° 56°
0%
Tue 🌫
86° 55°
0%
Wed ☀
85° 56°
0%
Thu ☀
88° 57°
0%
Fri ☀
90° 58°
0%
Sat ☀
89° 57°
0%
Sun ☀
78° 52°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Mon 86° Tue 85° Wed 88° Thu 90° Fri 89° Sat 78° Sun

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

56° Mon 55° Tue 56° Wed 57° Thu 58° Fri 57° Sat 52° Sun

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Mon 12 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat 82 Sun
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 27, 2026 5:57 pm CDT

Dworshak Reservoir Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Dworshak Reservoir can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access.

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 45–49°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–90 inches, with greater totals in nearby mountains.
  • 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.