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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Cherry Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 83°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 3 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 24% · Barometer: 29.89 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Cherry Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 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 (85/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Water temperature is 51°F (combined air+water: 117°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (27/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 51°F from a representative gauge 1.0 mi away. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Water temperature is 51°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 77°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 81°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 82°F | 8 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 82°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 83°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 83°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 80°F | 8 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 77°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 2 mph | W | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 66°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 61°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 60°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 58°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 57°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 56°F | 1 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 55°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 52°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 52°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 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. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 9 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. East northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
A chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
A chance of rain before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Clear, with a low around 50.
Cherry Lake currently reports 74°F with wind velocity near 1 mph from the N. 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 Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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