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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Camp Far West Reservoir (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 93°F · Low 61°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 25% · Barometer: 29.68 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Camp Far West Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 10 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.
Good for fishing (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. 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.
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 10 mph. 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: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 90°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PM | 90°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 91°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 93°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 93°F | 8 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 92°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 91°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 66°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 65°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 62°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 61°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 60°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 61°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 63°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 65°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 67°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 3% | 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 93. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
A slight chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Clear, with a low around 51.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Camp Far West Reservoir currently reports 91°F with wind velocity near 6 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 Camp Far West 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Camp Far West 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 Camp Far West Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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