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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Magic Reservoir (Idaho). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 43°F · Low 30°F
Peak gusts: 9 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 89% · Barometer: 29.76 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Magic Reservoir.
Good for boating (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 10 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.
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west-southwest. Dusk hours (20:00 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.
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 10 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. Wind 6 mph from the west-southwest. Working against it: Air temperature 43°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 PM | 43°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 47% | Chance Light Rain |
| 9 PM | 42°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 13 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 10 PM | 41°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 11 PM | 39°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 12 AM | 39°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 1 AM | 38°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 6 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 2 AM | 37°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 38% | Chance Light Rain |
| 3 AM | 37°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 4 mph | 58% | Light Rain Likely |
| 4 AM | 36°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 60% | Light Rain Likely |
| 5 AM | 34°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
| 6 AM | 34°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 73% | Light Rain Likely |
| 7 AM | 33°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 81% | Light Rain |
| 8 AM | 30°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 77% | Light Snow |
| 9 AM | 34°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 71% | Light Rain Likely |
| 10 AM | 39°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 61% | Light Rain Likely |
| 11 AM | 40°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 56% | Rain And Snow Likely |
| 12 PM | 41°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 52% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 1 PM | 42°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 55% | Light Rain Likely |
| 2 PM | 45°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 57% | Light Rain Likely |
| 3 PM | 46°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 48% | Chance Light Rain |
| 4 PM | 47°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 54% | Chance Light Rain |
| 5 PM | 48°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 42% | Chance Light Rain |
| 6 PM | 46°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 7 PM | 46°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 13% | 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.
Rain likely. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain likely. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Rain before 8am, then snow between 8am and 9am, then rain likely between 9am and 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and noon, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 2 to 8 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Clear, with a low around 28.
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Clear, with a low around 31.
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Clear, with a low around 32.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Magic Reservoir currently reports 40°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the S. 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 Magic 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 PIH) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Magic 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 Magic Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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