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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bald Eagle Lake (Minnesota). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 71°F · Low 47°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 78% · Barometer: 30.11 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bald Eagle Lake.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 7 mph. 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.
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 13.8 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 7 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 108°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (47/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 13.8 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Air temperature 51°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 48°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 47°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 51°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 62°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 61°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 61°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
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.
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Bald Eagle Lake currently reports 47°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the E. 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 Bald Eagle 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 MPX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bald Eagle 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 Bald Eagle Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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