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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Black Butte Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 10:16AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Today: High 73°F · Low 53°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 37% · Barometer: 29.87 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Black Butte Lake.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 10:16AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 73°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 66°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 63°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 57°F | 12 mph | N | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 56°F | 13 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 55°F | 14 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 16 mph | N | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 53°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 55°F | 21 mph | N | ⚡ 38 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 59°F | 24 mph | N | ⚡ 43 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 63°F | 24 mph | N | ⚡ 43 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 66°F | 25 mph | N | ⚡ 40 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 68°F | 25 mph | N | ⚡ 40 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 24 mph | N | ⚡ 39 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 72°F | 23 mph | N | ⚡ 37 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 73°F | 22 mph | N | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
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, with a high near 74. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. North northeast wind 1 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Clear, with a low around 55.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Black Butte Lake currently reports 75°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the NE. 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 Black Butte 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Black Butte 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 Black Butte Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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