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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Crater Lake (Oregon). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 33°F · Low 26°F
Peak gusts: 32 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 68% · Barometer: 29.99 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Crater Lake.
Fair for boating (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 31 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.
Poor for fishing (53/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (10% cloud cover). Working against it: Measured water temperature 37°F. Provisional data. Air temperature 32°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (31/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. Air temperature 32°F. Water temperature is 37°F (combined air+water: 69°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (13/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 37°F. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Air temperature 32°F. Water temperature is 37°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 32°F | 21 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 33°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 33°F | 18 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 33°F | 17 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 32°F | 16 mph | NE | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 32°F | 18 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 31°F | 21 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 30°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 30°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 30 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 30°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 27°F | 18 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 28°F | 17 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 29°F | 17 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 28°F | 16 mph | NE | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 28°F | 16 mph | NE | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 28°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 26°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 27°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 27°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 29°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 31°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 32°F | 13 mph | NE | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 33°F | 12 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 36°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 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 33. Northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 25, with temperatures rising to around 28 overnight. Northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 2 to 8 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Clear, with a low around 41.
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Crater Lake currently reports 32°F with wind velocity near 20 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 Crater 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 MFR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Crater 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 Crater Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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