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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bear Lake (Idaho). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Today: High 70°F · Low 59°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 78% · Barometer: 29.77 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bear Lake.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Poor for boating (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 16 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for fishing (59/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southwest. 1% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (54/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 16 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Wind 7 mph from the southwest. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 60°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 60°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 63°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 70°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 68°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 67°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 12% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 63°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 12% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 62°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 12% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 61°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 60°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 60°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 59°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 60°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 59°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 16 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 56. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Bear Lake currently reports 33°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the N. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Bear Lake and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO SLC) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bear Lake without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Bear Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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