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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lyman Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 73°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 67% · Barometer: 29.78 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lyman Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 18% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for fishing (49/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (30% cloud cover). 18% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 18% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 55°F. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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: 18% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Air temperature 55°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 | 55°F | 17 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 55°F | 18 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 13% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 21 mph | SE | ⚡ 29 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 56°F | 22 mph | SE | ⚡ 32 mph | 13% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 60°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 13% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 31 mph | S | ⚡ 45 mph | 13% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 71°F | 35 mph | S | ⚡ 50 mph | 13% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 72°F | 36 mph | S | ⚡ 51 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 72°F | 36 mph | S | ⚡ 51 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 73°F | 35 mph | S | ⚡ 48 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 72°F | 33 mph | S | ⚡ 45 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 71°F | 35 mph | S | ⚡ 44 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 70°F | 32 mph | S | ⚡ 43 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 66°F | 26 mph | SW | ⚡ 39 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 65°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 22 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 60°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 57°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 54°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 53°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 52°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 10% | Mostly Clear |
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 slight chance of rain showers before 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. Southeast wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. South wind 21 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 51 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 0 to 8 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 0 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 18 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 21 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 10 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Lyman Lake currently reports 58°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the SE. 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 Lyman Lake 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lyman Lake 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 Lyman Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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