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Dry Lake is a lake located in North Dakota. Its recorded surface area is approximately 9,405 acres. Other waters in the region include Devils Lake and Stump Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Dry Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:59 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 81/100 across these hours. Wind 13 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 40° | 41° | 42° | 46° | 52° | 58° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 69° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 66° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 40°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 41°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 42°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 46°F | 16 mph SSE (158°) | 25 mph | 1% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 52°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 58°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 61°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 64°F | 22 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 67°F | 22 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 1% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 69°F | 22 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 70°F | 22 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 70°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 0% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 66°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 63°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 0% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 62°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 61°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 61°F | 18 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 60°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 59°F | 16 mph SSE (158°) | 25 mph | 0% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 58°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 57°F | 14 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 0% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 56°F | 13 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 55°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 0% | 64% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 55°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 16 mph | 0% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 54° | 76° | 44° | 54° | 35° | 47° | 34° | 54° | 36° | 58° | 39° | 55° | 34° |
| Wind | SSE 12 to 22 mph | SSE 12 to 20 mph | SW 12 mph | NNW 10 to 17 mph | N 21 mph | N 14 to 18 mph | NNE 16 mph | N 6 to 13 mph | W 5 to 9 mph | SSE 7 mph | SE 8 to 15 mph | NE 14 mph | NNW 14 to 25 mph | NW 21 to 25 mph |
| Gusts | 32 mph | 31 mph | 17 mph | 24 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 24 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 38 mph | 37 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 0% | 4% | 4% | 51% | 51% | 51% | 51% | 6% | 15% | 43% | 63% | 63% | 53% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dawn hours (06:00 local). Wind 12 mph from the southeast. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. 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 boating (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the southeast. 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.
Excellent for sailing (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the SE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the southeast. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a prominent feature of ND's hydrographic network, Dry Lake provides rewarding recreation for both motorized craft and paddleboarders. Its channels and bays offer shelter from prevailing winds and fertile habitat for regional sportfish. Review state fishing license requirements and local launch regulations before putting in.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Northern Pike, Walleye, White Bass, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Dry Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:59 AM CDT