Stanley, ID

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Aerial view of Stanley, Idaho, United States
Aerial view of Stanley, Idaho, United States. Image by Sam Beebe via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
34°F
High: 58° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Station: KSNT
Observed at: 1:51 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 79%
Overnight:Mostly clear. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. Wind around 0 mph.
Saturday:Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 56°F. Low rain risk (4%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (27%).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 56°F. Low rain risk (4%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (27%).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 56°F. Low rain risk (4%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (56°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (27%).

About Stanley

Stanley is an Idaho destination for a high-elevation four-season mountain town and winter recreation base.

Make the Most of a Stanley 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 Stanley

  • 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:

  • Stanley Lake
  • Redfish Lake
  • Valley Creek
  • Salmon River headwaters
  • Sawtooth Mountains

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Stanley, ID

🌤
34°F
High: 58° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Station: KSNT
Observed at: 1:51 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 79%
Sat ⛅
59° 28°
0%
Sun 🌧
63° 29°
27%
Mon ⛅
66° 25°
3%
Tue ☀
67° 28°
1%
Wed ☀
65° 27°
1%
Thu ⛅
65° 26°
3%
Fri ⛅
62° --°
4%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

59° Sat 63° Sun 66° Mon 67° Tue 65° Wed 65° Thu 62° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

28° Sat 29° Sun 25° Mon 28° Tue 27° Wed 26° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 6:45 pm CDT

Stanley Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Stanley can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

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 35–41°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 70–150 inches in valleys and much more in high terrain.
  • 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.