Donaldson Peak
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About Donaldson Peak
Donaldson Peak reaches 12,023 feet in the Lost River Range, making it the eighth highest summit in Idaho. This challenging peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and provides excellent training for the higher summits in the range. The climb involves steep talus slopes and exposed scrambling, offering climbers spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness.
History
Named after early settlers or miners in the region, Donaldson Peak continues the mining heritage theme common throughout the Lost River Range. The peak has gained recognition among serious mountaineers as part of the Idaho 12ers challenge, representing one of the more technical objectives in the state.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
34°F
light rain
Feels like 31°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Precipitation in the forecast
Average
39°F
High
42°F
Low
34°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
63%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
0.16 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
3 PM
34°F
Feels: 31°F
4 mph
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6.2 miles
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6 PM
40°F
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42°F
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0.09 inches
Average
31°F
High
39°F
Low
28°F
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Up to 9 mph
Humidity
90%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
0.53 inches expected
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12 AM
39°F
Feels: 32°F
9 mph
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3 AM
32°F
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7 mph
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6 AM
30°F
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29°F
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28°F
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3 PM
29°F
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32°F
High
46°F
Low
26°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
84%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
12 AM
31°F
Feels: 24°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
90%
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29°F
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28°F
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9 AM
27°F
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12 PM
26°F
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6 PM
40°F
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8 mph
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46°F
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13 mph
(Gusts: 15)
44%
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40°F
High
53°F
Low
29°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
63%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
12 AM
45°F
Feels: 40°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
47%
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3 AM
39°F
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7 mph
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66%
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34°F
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4 mph
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33°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
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12 PM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
91%
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39°F
Feels: 39°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 1)
67%
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6 PM
47°F
Feels: 47°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
45%
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53°F
Feels: 50°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 7)
32%
6.2 miles
Average
45°F
High
55°F
Low
35°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
52%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
0.03 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
51°F
Feels: 47°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
40%
6.2 miles
3 AM
45°F
Feels: 42°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
58%
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0.03 inches
6 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
70%
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9 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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12 PM
35°F
Feels: 32°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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3 PM
47°F
Feels: 45°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
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6 PM
52°F
Feels: 48°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 15)
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9 PM
55°F
Feels: 51°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 17)
33%
6.2 miles
Average
49°F
High
58°F
Low
44°F
Wind
Up to 16 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
3:22 AM
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58°F
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16 mph
(Gusts: 22)
23%
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3 AM
50°F
Feels: 47°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
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7 mph
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48°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
43%
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12 PM
44°F
Feels: 40°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
48%
6.2 miles
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