What is today's weather forecast for Elk River, ID?

Today's forecast for Elk River shows a high of 34 degrees and a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of snow.

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

The 7-day forecast for Elk River shows highs from 34 to 40 degrees and lows from 26 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Elk River, ID this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Elk River this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (70% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Elk River weather forecast?

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Elk River, ID Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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36°F
Feels Like 32°F

Humidity 73% Dew Point 29°F Wind W 5 MPH Gusts 17 Barometer N/A

Visibility 1.2 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 17.6 mi. W of central Elk River
at 4:15 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

80%

SatDec 20

70%

SunDec 21

50%

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 34°F to 40°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1884 - A three week blockade of snow began at Portland, OR. A record December total of 34 inches was received.

Elk River, ID 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 10 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Night: Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Low around 33. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 39. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

About Elk River, ID

Elk River is a city in the northwestern United States in Clearwater County, Idaho. The population was 139 at the 2020 census, down from 125 in 2010. It is accessed from State Highway 8 from Bovill, to the west in adjacent Latah County. Formerly the site of a Potlatch sawmill, it was phased out after several decades during the 1930s.

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