Lucky Peak State Park, ID

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Lucky Peak State Park near Boise, Idaho
Lucky Peak State Park near Boise, Idaho. Image by Tamanoeconomico via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
66°F
High: 68° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBOI
Observed at: 1:55 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 24%
This Afternoon:Isolated rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight:Widespread rain showers before 11pm, then widespread showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 57°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (14 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (57°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 57°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (14 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (57°F).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 57°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (14 mph).

About Lucky Peak State Park

Lucky Peak State Park is an Idaho destination for a major Boise-area reservoir and state-park water destination.

Make the Most of a Lucky Peak State Park 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 Lucky Peak State Park, ID

  • 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 by Lucky Peak State Park

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

  • Discovery Park
  • Sandy Point
  • Spring Shores
  • Arrowrock Reservoir
  • Boise River

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Lucky Peak State Park

☀
66°F
High: 68° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBOI
Observed at: 1:55 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 24%
Fri 🌧
68° 41°
20%
Sat ⛅
52° 38°
7%
Sun ⛅
61° 40°
4%
Mon 🌧
52° 35°
53%
Tue 🌧
47° 30°
22%
Wed ❄
48° 32°
68%
Thu ❄
45° 28°
30%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

68° Fri 52° Sat 61° Sun 52° Mon 47° Tue 48° Wed 45° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

41° Fri 38° Sat 40° Sun 35° Mon 30° Tue 32° Wed 28° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 96 Fri 80 Sat 100 Sun 75 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 11:05 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Lucky Peak State Park 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 50–54°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 15–30 inches near the reservoir and much more in surrounding 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.