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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
86°F
Current Temperature
Station: ITDC3
Observed at: 5:00 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 26%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 10:28AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (Expires: July 28, 2026 12:00 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...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.
This Afternoon:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 84°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 88°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 84°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 88°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 84°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 88°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Lava Hot Springs

Lava Hot Springs is an Idaho destination for a popular hot-springs town with river access, camping, and outdoor events.

Make the Most of a Lava Hot Springs 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 Lava Hot Springs

  • 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:

  • Portneuf River
  • Fish Creek Pass
  • Bancroft
  • Soda Springs
  • Chesterfield

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Lava Hot Springs

🌤
86°F
Current Temperature
Station: ITDC3
Observed at: 5:00 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 26%
Mon ⛈
86° 58°
16%
Tue ⛈
88° 58°
18%
Wed ⛈
87° 56°
38%
Thu ☀
90° 58°
0%
Fri ☀
93° 60°
0%
Sat ☀
95° 61°
0%
Sun ☀
92° 57°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Mon 88° Tue 87° Wed 90° Thu 93° Fri 95° Sat 92° Sun

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

58° Mon 58° Tue 56° Wed 58° Thu 60° Fri 61° Sat 57° Sun

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri 12 Sat 20 Sun
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 27, 2026 5:58 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Lava Hot Springs 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 47–51°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 20–40 inches, increasing in nearby uplands.
  • 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.