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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Hungry Horse Reservoir (Montana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Today: High 41°F · Low 27°F
Peak gusts: 20 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 63% · Barometer: 29.97 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Fair for boating (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. 25% chance of precipitation. Working against it: 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.
Good for fishing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. Overnight hours (04:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 30°F. 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 kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the north. 25% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. Air temperature 30°F. 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 6 mph from the north. 25% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 30°F. Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. 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 | 30°F | 6 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 5 AM | 29°F | 7 mph | N | ⚡ 20 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 6 AM | 29°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 18 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 7 AM | 29°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 18 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 8 AM | 27°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 18 mph | 31% | Chance Light Snow |
| 9 AM | 29°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 32% | Chance Light Snow |
| 10 AM | 30°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 34% | Chance Light Snow |
| 11 AM | 32°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 30% | Chance Light Snow |
| 12 PM | 34°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 1 PM | 38°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 2 PM | 39°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 3 PM | 39°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 4 PM | 41°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 5 PM | 39°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 11% | Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 36°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 35°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 8 PM | 31°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 9 PM | 30°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 10 PM | 29°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 11 PM | 28°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 12 AM | 28°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 1 AM | 27°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 2 AM | 27°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 3 AM | 27°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
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 snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
A chance of snow before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
A slight chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Wind around 0 mph.
Areas of fog after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind around 0 mph.
Areas of fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 52.
Areas of fog after 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Areas of fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 55.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Hungry Horse Reservoir currently reports 35°F with wind velocity near 7 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 Hungry Horse 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 MSO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Hungry Horse 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 Hungry Horse Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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