Lake Cascade, ID

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Cascade Pass, North Cascades National Park
Cascade Pass, North Cascades National Park - Dave Waddell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
°F
High: 53° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Station: ITD36
Observed at: 10:45 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Today:A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight:Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 1 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday:A chance of rain showers before 11am, then patchy fog between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

⛺ Camping

Good
  75 /100

Good for camping. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

About Lake Cascade

Lake Cascade is an Idaho destination for a major reservoir with documented ice fishing, camping, and snowmobile access.

Make the Most of a Lake Cascade 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 Lake Cascade

  • 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:

  • Cascade
  • Donnelly
  • Crown Point
  • Warm Lake
  • West Mountain

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Lake Cascade

🌤
°F
High: 53° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Station: ITD36
Observed at: 10:45 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Fri 🌧
53° 39°
54%
Sat 🌧
42° 35°
48%
Sun 🌧
47° 37°
20%
Mon ❄
41° 33°
80%
Tue 🌫
39° 31°
31%
Wed ❄
38° 31°
71%
Thu ❄
36° 27°
48%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

53° Fri 42° Sat 47° Sun 41° Mon 39° Tue 38° Wed 36° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

39° Fri 35° Sat 37° Sun 33° Mon 31° Tue 31° Wed 27° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 80 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 18 Mon 19 Tue 19 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 10:36 pm CST

Lake Cascade Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Lake Cascade 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 42–47°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–85 inches, with greater mountain totals.
  • 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.