hike in and pick. Weather Both summer and winter activities at the lake are made possible by a truly four-season climate. Summers are generally warm and sunny with high temperatures around 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius). Swimming and boating are very popular in the summer. Winters are cold and snowy, and although not as cold as east of the Rocky Mountains, the area does get much more snow. Sixty inches (1.5 m) precipitation falls in the mountains around the lake each year with almost half of that coming in the form of snow. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities. Gallery References External links Jewel of the North Documentary produced by Idaho Public Television Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce Idaho Panhandle National Forest Lakes of Idaho Lakes of Bonner County, Idaho Tourist attractions in Bonner County, Idaho