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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Deep Creek Lake (Maryland). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 2:50AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Today: High 61°F · Low 55°F
Peak gusts: 44 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 94% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Deep Creek Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 2:50AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (10/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 37 mph. 89% chance of precipitation is likely. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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.
Poor for fishing (37/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (09:00 local). Sky is overcast (93% cloud cover). Working against it: 89% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (12/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 55°F. Working against it: Gusts to 37 mph. 89% chance of precipitation is likely. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 89% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 55°F | 17 mph | E | ⚡ 37 mph | 89% | Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 56°F | 17 mph | E | ⚡ 33 mph | 85% | Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 56°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 97% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 57°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 58°F | 14 mph | E | ⚡ 28 mph | 77% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 59°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 3 PM | 60°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 24 mph | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 48% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 60°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 27% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 61°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 59°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 46% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 10 PM | 59°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 58°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 54% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 58°F | 1 mph | W | ⚡ 6 mph | 63% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 AM | 59°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 63% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 10 mph | 52% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 13 mph | 54% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 6 mph | NW | ⚡ 15 mph | 44% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 16 mph | 45% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 57°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 17 mph | 35% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 17 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 57°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 17 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
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.
Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 1 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Deep Creek Lake currently reports 53°F with wind velocity near 20 mph from the E. 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 Deep Creek 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 LWX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Deep Creek 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 Deep Creek Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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