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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bartlett Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 12:02PM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Today: High 78°F · Low 68°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 28% · Barometer: 29.81 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bartlett Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 12:02PM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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 (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Overnight hours (21:00 local). 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: Air temperature 75°F. Wind 5 mph from the north. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 PM | 75°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 63% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 69% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 2 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 77% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 73°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 2 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 3 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 7 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 8 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 0 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Bartlett Lake currently reports 91°F with wind velocity near 14 mph from the S. 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 Bartlett 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 PSR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bartlett 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 Bartlett Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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