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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bridgeport Reservoir (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 62°F · Low 27°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 29% · Barometer: 29.91 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bridgeport Reservoir.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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 (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is partly cloudy (13% cloud cover). 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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 15 mph from the southwest. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Air temperature 46°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 PM | 46°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 42°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 40°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 38°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 36°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 35°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 32°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 30°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 33% | Chance Snow Showers |
| 6 AM | 29°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 33% | Chance Snow Showers |
| 7 AM | 27°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 33% | Chance Snow Showers |
| 8 AM | 31°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 49°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 58°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 55°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 52°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 48°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 45°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 16% | Slight 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.
A chance of snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Rain and snow showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 20.
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Clear, with a low around 23.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Clear, with a low around 24.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Clear, with a low around 26.
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Bridgeport Reservoir currently reports 51°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the W. 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 Bridgeport Reservoir 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bridgeport Reservoir 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 Bridgeport Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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