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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Fool Hollow Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 75°F · Low 53°F
Peak gusts: 14 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 30% · Barometer: 30.34 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Fool Hollow Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.
Fair for fishing (59/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 2% chance of precipitation. 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 (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the southwest. 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: 2% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 75°F. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 75°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 63°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 60°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 56°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 4% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 55°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 54°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 55°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 54°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 53°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 6% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 69°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 6% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 72°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 73°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 73°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 72°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Fool Hollow Lake currently reports 75°F with wind velocity near 12 mph from the SW. 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 Fool Hollow 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Fool Hollow 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 Fool Hollow Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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