Station Name: CLEARWATER RIVER AT OROFINO ID
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,011 feet

Nearest Address:
Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
Clearwater County

GPS Coordinates: 46.4783333, -116.2575

Nearby Water Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 8:13AM MDT until August 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Effective: Thu July 30, 2026, 7:13 AM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 1:00 PM

...DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY... Elevated fire weather conditions as a dry cold front moves through the region. Winds begin to rise Saturday afternoon, although mostly remain 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. The frontal passage itself will occur overnight, bringing 30 to 40 mph gusts through Eastern Oregon. At the same time, minimum RHs across the area are well below 20%, down to 10% in the high desert. While the winds here increase overnight, RHs rise out of the 10-20% range with cooling temps. Thus, while the watch is limited to Saturday afternoon and evening, gusty winds will continue overnight including areas currently outside the fire weather watch. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zone 402 Eastern Payette National Forest. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...79 to 89 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Air Quality Alert issued July 30 at 11:57AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Thu July 30, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties... * WHEN...Until noon July 31st. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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 Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370