Henry’s Fork, ID

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Henrys Fork landscape
Henrys Fork landscape. Image by Z3lvs via Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
23°F
High: 60° | Low: 23°
Current Temperature
Station: IPFI1
Observed at: 6:54 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 97%
Today:Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. East northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (58°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (58°F).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph). Cold overnight low (36°F).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  92 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 92/100
Excellent for biking. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

About Henry’s Fork

Henry’s Fork is an Idaho destination for a famous river corridor with cold water, runoff, fishing, and scenic cycling.

Make the Most of a Henry’s Fork 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 Henry’s Fork, ID

  • 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:

  • Ashton
  • St. Anthony
  • Island Park
  • Warm River
  • Chester Dam

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Henry’s Fork

🌤
23°F
High: 60° | Low: 23°
Current Temperature
Station: IPFI1
Observed at: 6:54 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 97%
Thu ⛅
60° 33°
0%
Fri ⛅
58° 36°
1%
Sat 🌧
45° 31°
74%
Sun ⛅
48° 29°
1%
Mon 🌧
52° 33°
24%
Tue 🌧
48° 32°
53%
Wed ❄
43° 29°
60%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Thu 58° Fri 45° Sat 48° Sun 52° Mon 48° Tue 43° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

33° Thu 36° Fri 31° Sat 29° Sun 33° Mon 32° Tue 29° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 100 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 80 Mon 19 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:08 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Henry’s Fork 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 41–47°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 40–80 inches, with colder higher reaches.
  • 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.