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:

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43°F
High: 54° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 12:15 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 81%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued November 11 at 4:52PM PST by NWS Spokane WA (Expires: November 13, 2026 1:00 pm)
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Description: * What...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups * Where...Shoshone and Bonner Counties * When...Until 11 AM PST Nov 13th * Impacts...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Instructions: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. This statement is updated by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Group. For more information contact DEQ's Coeur d'Alene Regional Office at 208-769-1422.
Today:Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight:Rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday:Rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 44°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (10%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 44°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (10%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 44°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 73/100
Good for camping. High near 41°F. Low rain risk (10%).

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

🌤
43°F
High: 54° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 12:15 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 81%
Fri ⛅
54° 37°
4%
Sat 🌧
44° 35°
75%
Sun 🌧
44° 37°
94%
Mon 🌧
41° 32°
65%
Tue ☁
39° 30°
10%
Wed 🌧
38° 30°
35%
Thu ⛅
38° 29°
12%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

54° Fri 44° Sat 44° Sun 41° Mon 39° Tue 38° Wed 38° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

37° Fri 35° Sat 37° Sun 32° Mon 30° Tue 30° Wed 29° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 90 Fri 18 Sat 18 Sun 19 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 9:29 pm CST

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.