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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Big Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 53°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 41 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 85% · Barometer: 29.80 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Big Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (1/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 40 mph. Wind 24 mph from the south. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (22/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is overcast (88% cloud cover). Working against it: Wind 24 mph from the south. 81% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (3/100), from 5 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 40 mph. Wind 24 mph from the south. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 81% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 53°F | 24 mph | S | ⚡ 40 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 53°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 40 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 53°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 40 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 50°F | 22 mph | SW | ⚡ 38 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 50°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 7 PM | 48°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 35 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 8 PM | 47°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 32 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 45°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 45°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 43°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 43°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 43°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 43°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 43°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 42°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 42°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 40°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 40°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 43°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 45°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 48°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 50°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 51°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 52°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 28% | 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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 1am, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 6 mph.
Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Big Lake currently reports 52°F with wind velocity near 21 mph from the SW. 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 Big 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Big 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 Big Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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