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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 36°F · Low 28°F
Peak gusts: 32 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 61% · Barometer: 29.96 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
Poor for boating (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. 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.
Good for fishing (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (08:00 local). Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 28°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.
Poor for kayaking (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. 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. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 28°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 28°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 34% | Chance Light Snow |
| 9 AM | 28°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 37% | Chance Light Snow |
| 10 AM | 30°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 39% | Chance Light Snow |
| 11 AM | 32°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 33% | Chance Light Snow |
| 12 PM | 32°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 1 PM | 34°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 2 PM | 35°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 3 PM | 35°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 31% | Chance Light Snow |
| 4 PM | 36°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 26% | Chance Light Snow |
| 5 PM | 35°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 13% | Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 33°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 7 PM | 32°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 8 PM | 30°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 9 PM | 30°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 10 PM | 29°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 11 PM | 29°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 28% | Chance Light Snow |
| 12 AM | 29°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 1 AM | 29°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 2 AM | 28°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 3 AM | 28°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 4 AM | 27°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 19% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 5 AM | 27°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 6 AM | 27°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 10% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 26°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 10% | Cloudy |
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 before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind around 2 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 1 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 47. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Hungry Horse Reservoir currently reports 32°F with wind velocity near 13 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 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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