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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Gorge Lake (Washington). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 46°F · Low 38°F
Peak gusts: 19 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 87% · Barometer: 30.00 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Gorge Lake.
Poor for boating (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 26% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 33 mph. Wind 23 mph from the west-southwest. 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: Sky is mostly cloudy (55% cloud cover). 26% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 23 mph from the west-southwest. 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 (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 26% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 33 mph. Wind 23 mph from the west-southwest. 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: No active official alerts for this lake. 26% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 44°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 44°F | 23 mph | W | ⚡ 33 mph | 26% | Chance Light Rain |
| 1 PM | 44°F | 20 mph | W | ⚡ 29 mph | 33% | Chance Light Rain |
| 2 PM | 46°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 26% | Chance Light Rain |
| 3 PM | 43°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 25% | Chance Light Rain |
| 4 PM | 43°F | 16 mph | W | ⚡ 23 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 41°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 23 mph | 9% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 40°F | 14 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 7 PM | 39°F | 13 mph | W | ⚡ 18 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 8 PM | 39°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 26% | Chance Light Rain |
| 9 PM | 39°F | 13 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 10 PM | 38°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 16 mph | 30% | Chance Light Rain |
| 11 PM | 38°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 38°F | 9 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 38°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 2 AM | 38°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 35% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 3 AM | 38°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 32% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 4 AM | 38°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 42% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 5 AM | 38°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 27% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 6 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 7 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow |
| 7 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 8 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 38°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 37°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 37°F | 12 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 38°F | 13 mph | NE | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
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 before 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North northeast wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. Northeast wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind 9 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
A chance of rain before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Gorge Lake currently reports 53°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the NW. 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 Gorge 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 SEW) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Gorge 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 Gorge Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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