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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lahontan Reservoir (Nevada). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 63°F · Low 45°F
Peak gusts: 14 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 44% · Barometer: 29.60 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lahontan Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. 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.
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). 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.
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 8 mph. 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. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 45°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 47°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 57°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 60°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 60°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 62°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 63°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 62°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 58°F | 20 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 53°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 18 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 52°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 18 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 50°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 18 mph | 34% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 14 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 43°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 13 mph | 33% | 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.
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Clear, with a low around 38.
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Clear, with a low around 41.
Lahontan Reservoir currently reports 47°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the N. 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 Lahontan 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lahontan 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 Lahontan Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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