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In Pennsylvania, Francis E. Walter Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 480 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Lake Harmony, Beltzville Lake, and Lake Jean. Forecasts for Francis E. Walter Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:18 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 2.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 1 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 44° | 48° | 54° | 58° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 63° | 60° | 56° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | — | — | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 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, 3 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 48°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 54°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 58°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 63°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 63°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 56°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 49°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 47°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 45°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 42° | 65° | 43° | 67° | 49° | 61° | 54° | 68° | 53° | 69° | 49° | 62° | 43° | 62° |
| Wind | W 1 mph | W 1 to 9 mph | NW 0 to 3 mph | E 2 mph | SE 3 mph | SE 5 to 9 mph | E 2 to 9 mph | N 5 mph | NW 0 to 3 mph | W 1 to 6 mph | NW 5 to 13 mph | NW 7 to 13 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | W 1 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 20 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 27 mph | 18 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 94% | 94% | 49% | 7% | 26% | 27% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Forecast |
Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA · Oct 8, 10:30 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 2.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 sailing (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Combined air and water temperature is 120°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 61°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in PA, Francis E. Walter Reservoir draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Brook Trout, Bluegill, Brown Trout. 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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 Francis E. Walter Reservoir 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, 3:18 AM EDT