Bear Lake, ID

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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:

☀
°F
High: 70° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: K1U7
Observed at: 2:15 am CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: %
Overnight:Partly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. North northwest wind around 3 mph.
Friday:Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind 1 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  95 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100
Ideal conditions for boating. Comfortable temperature (high near 69°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  95 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100
Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 69°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 69°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

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

☀
°F
High: 70° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: K1U7
Observed at: 2:15 am CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: %
Fri ☀
72° 46°
0%
Sat ☀
70° 48°
0%
Sun ⛅
70° 47°
3%
Mon ⛈
62° 41°
42%
Tue ☀
62° 40°
5%
Wed ☀
64° 39°
2%
Thu ☀
66° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

72° Fri 70° Sat 70° Sun 62° Mon 62° Tue 64° Wed 66° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

46° Fri 48° Sat 47° Sun 41° Mon 40° Tue 39° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 100 Sat 100 Sun 22 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 25, 2026 4:15 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.