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Utah Street Fountain and Sculpture in Idaho Falls
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Today’s Forecast:

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75°F
Current Temperature
Smoke
Station: KIDA
Observed at: 5:05 pm
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 34%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 10:23AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (Expires: July 28, 2026 4:00 pm)
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Description: AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...BONNEVILLE, BUTTE, CLARK, CUSTER, FREMONT, JEFFERSON, MADISON, AND TETON COUNTIES. * WHEN...THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH. * 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 Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208)528-2650.
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (Expires: July 28, 2026 2:00 pm)
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Description: AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...CASSIA, LINCOLN, AND MINIDOKA COUNTIES. * WHEN...THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. 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 Twin Falls Regional Office at (208)736-2190.
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 8:52AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (Expires: July 28, 2026 12:00 pm)
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Description: AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...FOR POWER, BANNOCK, AND BINGHAM COUNTIES. * WHEN...THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH. * 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 Pocatello Regional Office at (208)236-6160.
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 8:42AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (Expires: July 28, 2026 4:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...BONNEVILLE, BUTTE, CLARK, CUSTER, FREMONT, JEFFERSON, MADISON, AND TETON COUNTIES. * WHEN...THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH. * 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 Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208)528-2650.
This Afternoon:Areas of smoke. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Areas of smoke and a slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday:Areas of smoke after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (9 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:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 93°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (10 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (93°F).

🛶 Paddling

Use Caution
  47 /100

Use Caution for paddling. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (9 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 paddling. High near 93°F. Low rain risk (6%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (9 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:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 93°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (10 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (93°F).

⛳ Golf

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for golf. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (9 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 44/100
Use Caution for golf. High near 93°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (10 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

About Idaho Falls River Walk

Idaho Falls River Walk is an Idaho destination for a practical urban river, cycling, paddling, golf, and event destination.

Make the Most of an Idaho Falls River Walk 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 Idaho Falls River Walk

  • 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:

  • Snake River Greenbelt
  • Freeman Park
  • Gem Lake
  • Ammon
  • Shelley

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of an Idaho Falls River Walk day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Idaho Falls River Walk

🌫
75°F
Current Temperature
Smoke
Station: KIDA
Observed at: 5:05 pm
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 34%
Mon 🌫
91° 59°
14%
Tue 🌫
94° 60°
6%
Wed 🌫
91° 57°
24%
Thu ☀
95° 59°
0%
Fri ☀
98° 60°
0%
Sat ☀
100° 61°
0%
Sun ☀
96° 59°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

91° Mon 94° Tue 91° Wed 95° Thu 98° Fri 100° Sat 96° Sun

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

59° Mon 60° Tue 57° Wed 59° Thu 60° Fri 61° Sat 59° Sun

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed 12 Thu 12 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 27, 2026 5:58 pm CDT

Idaho Falls River Walk Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Idaho Falls River Walk 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 44–49°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 30–50 inches, with persistent winter inversions.
  • 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.