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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake O' the Pines (Texas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 91°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 38% · Barometer: 29.85 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake O' the Pines.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the east. 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 (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. 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.
Good for kayaking (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. 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. Air temperature 89°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 89°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 90°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 91°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 69°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 65°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 75°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 81°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | 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.
Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 62. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 63. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Lake O' the Pines currently reports 86°F with wind velocity near 6 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 Lake O' the Pines 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 SHV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake O' the Pines 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 O' the Pines Water Level & Temperature page.
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