Lake Pend Oreille, ID

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Aerial view of Lake Pend Oreille on the Pend Oreille River in 1993.
Aerial view of Lake Pend Oreille on the Pend Oreille River in 1993.. Image by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
54°F
High: 54° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 8:15 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 47%
Tonight:Areas of frost after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Sunday:Areas of frost before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night:Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Wind around 0 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 59°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°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 59°F. Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 59°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°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 59°F. Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°F).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 59°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 59°F. Light wind (6 mph).

About Lake Pend Oreille

Lake Pend Oreille is an Idaho destination for a large deep lake with boating, paddling, camping, cold-water risk, and strong wind exposure.

Make the Most of a Lake Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille

  • 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:

  • Bayview
  • Hope
  • Clark Fork
  • Sandpoint
  • Farragut State Park
  • Cabinet Gorge

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Lake Pend Oreille, ID

☁
54°F
High: 54° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 8:15 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 47%
Sun ⛅
59° 38°
0%
Mon ☀
59° 42°
0%
Tue 🌧
60° 46°
17%
Wed 🌧
60° 44°
25%
Thu ⛅
61° 44°
8%
Fri ⛅
60° 43°
10%
Sat ☀
61° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

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

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

38° Sun 42° Mon 46° Tue 44° Wed 44° Thu 43° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:27 pm CDT

Lake Pend Oreille Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Lake Pend Oreille can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access.

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 45–49°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–90 inches, with greater totals in nearby mountains.
  • 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.