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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Flaming Gorge Reservoir (Utah). 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 62°F · Low 49°F
Peak gusts: 19 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 84% · Barometer: 29.80 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (22/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. 78% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (34/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (86% cloud cover). Air temperature 58°F. Working against it: 78% 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 (23/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 58°F. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. 78% chance of precipitation is likely. 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: Wind 15 mph from the south-southeast. Working against it: 78% chance of precipitation is likely. Air temperature 58°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 | 58°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 61°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 46 mph | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 62°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 46 mph | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 60°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 47 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 59°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 47 mph | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 57°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 48 mph | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 55°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 50 mph | 71% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 55°F | 30 mph | S | ⚡ 51 mph | 70% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 55°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 48 mph | 69% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 54°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 45 mph | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 54°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 43 mph | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 54°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 52% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 50°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 48% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 50°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 44% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 49°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 30 mph | 40% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 48°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 30 mph | 44% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 48°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 49°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 58% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 12 PM | 55°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Rain showers before 3am, then rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Rain and snow showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir currently reports 53°F with wind velocity near 16 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 Flaming Gorge 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 Flaming Gorge 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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