Wallowa Lake, OR

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Wallowa Lake from the boat ramp at the north end. Wallowa County.

Today’s Forecast:


This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. Southeast wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  3 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (8%). Windy conditions (23 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 7/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (24%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

⛺ Camping

  24 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (23 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (24%).

🥾 Hiking

  24 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (23 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (24%).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (8%). Windy conditions (23 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 79/100
Good for fishing. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (24%).

About Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake is a northeast mountain planning page for lake days, campground stays, Eagle Cap trail access, Joseph-area trips, and scenic valley outdoor time.

Make the Most of a Wallowa Lake Day

Use lake wind, mountain storms, smoke, cold nights, road distance, and trail conditions to choose between boating, hiking, camping, or town-based plans.

Weather Tips for Wallowa Lake

  • Lake wind, cold water, mountain thunderstorms, smoke, cold nights, snow on high trails, and limited services outside towns can all affect Wallowa Lake plans.
  • Check wind, cold water, current, river or lake levels, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, rain timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Wallowa Lake, including Wallowa Lake, Joseph, Enterprise, nearby campgrounds, Eagle Cap trailheads, Lostine and Imnaha approaches, and Wallowa Valley outdoor areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Joseph
  • Enterprise
  • Wallowa Lake State Park
  • Eagle Cap Wilderness
  • Lostine
  • Imnaha approaches
  • Hurricane Creek
  • Wallowa River

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Wallowa Lake rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Wallowa Lake, OR

Thu ☁
57° 38°
0%
Fri ⛅
53° 32°
8%
Sat 🌫
43° 30°
24%
Sun 🌧
43° 32°
74%
Mon ❄
38° 26°
84%
Tue ❄
36° 24°
25%
Wed ❄
37° 25°
46%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

57° Thu 53° Fri 43° Sat 43° Sun 38° Mon 36° Tue 37° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

38° Thu 32° Fri 30° Sat 32° Sun 26° Mon 24° Tue 25° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 45 Fri 20 Sat 19 Sun 18 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:30 pm CST