Bear Lake

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Bear Lake, Which Straddles the States of Idaho and Utah, Seen from a Distance.
Bear Lake, Which Straddles the States of Idaho and Utah, Seen from a Distance - kla4067, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
90°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: K1U7
Observed at: 3:35 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 31%
This Afternoon:Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
Monday:Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for boating. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (11%).

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for paddling. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (11%).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100
Excellent for camping. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (11%).

❄️ Snowmobiling

Not Recommended
  5 /100

Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (8 mph). Extreme heat (high near 85°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (85°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (11%). Extreme heat (high near 81°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (81°F).

About Bear Lake

Bear Lake is an Idaho destination for a major interstate lake with boating, camping, ice fishing, and snowmobile recreation.

Make the Most of a Bear Lake Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Bear Lake

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • St. Charles
  • North Beach State Park
  • Paris
  • Fish Haven
  • Bear Lake Valley

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Bear Lake day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Bear Lake

☀
90°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: K1U7
Observed at: 3:35 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 31%
Sun ☀
86° 63°
2%
Mon ⛅
83° 61°
11%
Tue ⛈
82° 60°
24%
Wed ⛈
81° 58°
43%
Thu ☀
84° 59°
0%
Fri ☀
86° 60°
0%
Sat ☀
87° 60°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Sun 83° Mon 82° Tue 81° Wed 84° Thu 86° Fri 87° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

63° Sun 61° Mon 60° Tue 58° Wed 59° Thu 60° Fri 60° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sun 20 Mon 12 Tue 4 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 26, 2026 4:31 pm CDT

Bear Lake Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Bear Lake can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 39–45°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 50–100 inches, varying strongly with elevation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.