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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Davis Creek Reservoir (Nebraska). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 82°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 26 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 29% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Davis Creek Reservoir.
Good for boating (79/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.
Good for kayaking (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 82°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 82°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 72°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 70°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 69°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 67°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 66°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 69°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 80°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 83°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 40 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 85°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 40 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 86°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 38 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.
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Davis Creek Reservoir currently reports 86°F with wind velocity near 16 mph from the S. 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 Davis Creek 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 GID) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Davis Creek 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 Davis Creek Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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