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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Blue Springs Lake (Missouri). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 87°F · Low 63°F
Peak gusts: 15 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 48% · Barometer: 30.08 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Blue Springs Lake.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east. 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.
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 65°F from a representative gauge 5.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the east. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 58°F. 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 | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 73°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 78°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 85°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 86°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 85°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 74°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 72°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 71°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 69°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 67°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 66°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
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 85. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 7 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Blue Springs Lake currently reports 68°F with wind velocity near 6 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 Blue Springs 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 EAX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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