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Hungry Horse Reservoir is a reservoir located in Montana.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (80/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 84/100 across these hours. Wind 9 mph from the west-southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p |
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 58° | 53° | 49° | 46° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 37° | 37° | 36° | 35° | 37° | 38° | 40° | 42° | 45° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | SW | SW | SW | S | S | SE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 29% | 60% | 55% | 33% | 22% | 16% | 26% | 25% | 17% | 14% | 6% | 6% | 15% | 19% | 27% | 26% | 26% | 42% | 33% | 25% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 66°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 30 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 68°F | 13 mph WSW (248°) | 31 mph | 0% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 66°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 31 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 64°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 31 mph | 1% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 58°F | 9 mph WSW (248°) | 30 mph | 29% | 67% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 53°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 60% | 82% | Light Rain Likely |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 49°F | 9 mph WSW (248°) | 30 mph | 55% | 89% | Light Rain Likely |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 27 mph | 33% | 79% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 25 mph | 22% | 71% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 43°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 22 mph | 16% | 68% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 42°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 26% | 71% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 41°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 25% | 83% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 2 AM MDT | 40°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 17% | 79% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 3 AM MDT | 39°F | 2 mph SSE (158°) | 8 mph | 14% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM MDT | 38°F | 1 mph SSE (158°) | 7 mph | 6% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM MDT | 37°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 6% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM MDT | 37°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 15% | 67% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 7 AM MDT | 36°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 19% | 77% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 8 AM MDT | 35°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 27% | 84% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 9 AM MDT | 37°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 26% | 84% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 10 AM MDT | 38°F | 1 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 26% | 78% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 11 AM MDT | 40°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 42% | 74% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 12 PM MDT | 42°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 33% | 72% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 1 PM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 25% | 81% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 2 PM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 16% | 86% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
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 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 35° | 49° | 27° | 41° | 24° | 48° | 27° | 53° | 30° | 54° | 31° | 56° | 31° |
| Wind | WSW 13 mph | SSW 1 to 10 mph | ENE 1 to 24 mph | NE 7 to 24 mph | NE 6 mph | NE 5 mph | ENE 1 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | SSW 1 mph | 0 mph | 0 mph | E 1 mph |
| Gusts | 31 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 4 mph | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 60% | 42% | 27% | 24% | 22% | 7% | 1% | 1% | 6% | 20% | 16% | 4% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 53.4°F at S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT (4.4 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:45 PM UTC
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Fair for boating (55/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. 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 sailing (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 17 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in MT, Hungry Horse Reservoir delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Mountain Whitefish, Bull Trout, Yellow Perch. 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.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
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 Hungry Horse 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, 2:36 PM MDT