Dworshak Reservoir, ID

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03-37-19: dworshak reservoir. Image by David Dugan via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
47°F
High: 57° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Station: DNFI1
Observed at: 12:08 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 78%
Today:Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight:Rain likely between 10pm and 2am, then rain likely and areas of fog. Cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday:Rain and areas of fog before 8am. Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 47°F. Risk of rain later today (57%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (57%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 47°F. Risk of rain later today (57%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 73/100
Good for camping. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph).

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

🌤
47°F
High: 57° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Station: DNFI1
Observed at: 12:08 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 78%
Fri ⛅
57° 42°
1%
Sat 🌧
48° 37°
84%
Sun 🌧
49° 39°
25%
Mon 🌧
43° 35°
78%
Tue 🌧
41° 33°
16%
Wed 🌧
41° 34°
41%
Thu ❄
39° 32°
27%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

57° Fri 48° Sat 49° Sun 43° Mon 41° Tue 41° Wed 39° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

42° Fri 37° Sat 39° Sun 35° Mon 33° Tue 34° Wed 32° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 18 Sat 20 Sun 18 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 11:02 pm CST

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.