Loading page content…
Loading page content…
Loading lake conditions…
Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Herbert G. West (Washington). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Today: High 74°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 21 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 33% · Barometer: 29.88 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Herbert G. West.
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 3% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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 (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Sky is mostly cloudy (41% cloud cover). 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 (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 3% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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: 3% chance of precipitation. Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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 | 71°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 1 PM | 73°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 2 PM | 74°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 3 PM | 72°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 4% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 4% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 5 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 6% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 6 PM | 67°F | 9 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 6% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 8 PM | 59°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 55°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 53°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 48°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 46°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 44°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 41°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 40°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 39°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 40°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 45°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 51°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 54°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | 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.
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Patchy blowing dust. Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph.
Patchy frost after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
Patchy frost before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Areas of frost after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Areas of frost before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Lake Herbert G. West currently reports 72°F with wind velocity near 15 mph from the W. 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 Lake Herbert G. West 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 PDT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Herbert G. West 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 Lake Herbert G. West Water Level & Temperature page.
View Lake Herbert G. West Water Level & Temperature →