What is today's weather forecast for Cobalt, ID?

Today's forecast for Cobalt shows a low of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of snow.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cobalt, ID?

The 7-day forecast for Cobalt shows highs from 25 to 35 degrees and lows from 15 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cobalt, ID this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cobalt this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (80% chance), Wednesday (100% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Cobalt weather forecast?

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Cobalt, ID Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Watch

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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33°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 89% Dew Point 30°F Wind WSW 6 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 1 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 8.6 mi. S of central Cobalt
at 5:48 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

50%

TueDec 16

40%

WedDec 17

100%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 25°F to 35°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Cobalt, ID 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Snow, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. High near 33. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Night: Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

About Cobalt, ID

Cobalt is an unincorporated community in Lemhi County, in the central part of the U.S. state of Idaho. Cobalt is located at 45°05′35″N 114°13′54″W at an elevation of 5046 feet. Cobalt's population was estimated at 250 in 1960.

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