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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Fruitgrowers Reservoir (Colorado). 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 71°F · Low 52°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 78% · Barometer: 29.92 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Fruitgrowers Reservoir.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Poor for boating (47/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 16 mph. 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.
Poor for fishing (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Overnight hours (04:00 local). 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.
Poor for kayaking (48/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 16 mph. 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 10 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 55°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 55°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 54°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 43% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 31% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 32% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 15 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 26% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 29% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 64°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 22 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 68°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 24 mph | 44% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 29 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 71°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 32 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | W | ⚡ 36 mph | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 70°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 58% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 35 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 6 PM | 66°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 33 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 63°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 36 mph | 65% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 PM | 60°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 45% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 35 mph | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 57°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 35 mph | 33% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 56°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 55°F | 20 mph | NE | ⚡ 30 mph | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 28 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 24 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
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.
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Fruitgrowers Reservoir currently reports 55°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the NE. 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 Fruitgrowers 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 Fruitgrowers 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 Fruitgrowers Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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