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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Crawford Reservoir (Colorado). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Today: High 76°F · Low 52°F
Peak gusts: 10 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 26% · Barometer: 30.11 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Crawford Reservoir.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Poor for boating (51/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 15 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for fishing (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-northwest. 3% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for kayaking (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-northwest. Gusts to 15 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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: 3% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 75°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 | 75°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 76°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 18% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 57°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 54°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 15% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 15% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 28% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 33% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 53% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 54% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 35% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 25% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 41% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Isolated rain showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Isolated rain showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Scattered rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Crawford Reservoir currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the NW. 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 Crawford 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 GJT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Crawford 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 Crawford Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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