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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Fern Ridge Reservoir (Oregon). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Frost Advisory issued October 11 at 1:01AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Today: High 63°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 79% · Barometer: 30.07 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Fern Ridge Reservoir.
Frost Advisory issued October 11 at 1:01AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. Gusts to 8 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.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. 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 (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. Gusts to 8 mph. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 6 mph from the north. Working against it: Air temperature 43°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 43°F | 6 mph | N | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 42°F | 7 mph | N | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 42°F | 7 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 40°F | 8 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 41°F | 8 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 41°F | 8 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 43°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 47°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 51°F | 9 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 55°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 59°F | 12 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 61°F | 13 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 62°F | 14 mph | N | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 63°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 61°F | 12 mph | N | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 59°F | 8 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 55°F | 6 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 53°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 51°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 48°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 47°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 45°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
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.
Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. North wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 1 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Fern Ridge Reservoir currently reports 45°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the N. 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 Fern Ridge 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 PQR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Fern Ridge 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 Fern Ridge Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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