Station Name: KOOTENAI RIVER AT BONNERS FERRY ID
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,759 feet

Nearest Address:
7298 Main St
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Boundary County

GPS Coordinates: 48.69805556, -116.3125

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 9:54PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:54 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:45 PM

At 954 PM PST, a snow squall was located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Moyie Springs to 12 miles northeast of Kootenai to 8 miles west of Dover. Movement was southeast at 10 mph. Locations impacted include... Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Ponderay, Moyie Springs, Kootenai, Dover, Colburn, Schweitzer Mountain, Cocolalla, Elmira, Naples, Meadow Creek Campground, and Meadow Creek. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 459 and 520, and near mile marker 530. U.S. Highway 2 in Idaho between mile markers 14 and 78. U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 14 and 78. A rapid drop in temperatures will lead to the rapid formation of black ice on area roadways. Black ice is nearly impossible to see and roadways may appear wet. Please use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:40AM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:40 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:45 AM

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow bands and or snow squalls are possible late Friday night into Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. An Arctic front will move westward across the Continental Divide and into the region on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast winds. Much colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.

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