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In Wyoming, Meeks Cabin Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 473 surface acres. Fish documented in the area include Brook Trout. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Moon Lake and Lost Creek Reservoir. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Forecasts for Meeks Cabin Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 4:14 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (50/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (54/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a |
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| Temp (°F) | 39° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 41° | 46° | 48° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 48° | 47° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 38° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
| Precip % | 69% | 69% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 73% | 73% | 73% | 62% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 39°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 69% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 39°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 69% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 38°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 90% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 38°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 90% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 38°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 90% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 41°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 85% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 46°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 85% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 48°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 85% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 49°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 75% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 51°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 75% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 53°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 75% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 52°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 74% | 83% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 52°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 74% | 83% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 51°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 74% | 83% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 48°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 43 mph | 67% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 47°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 43 mph | 67% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 44°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 43 mph | 67% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 43°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 41 mph | 72% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 42°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 41 mph | 72% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 41°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 41 mph | 72% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 40°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 73% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 39°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 73% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 39°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 73% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 38°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 62% | 75% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 37°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 62% | 75% | Chance Rain Showers |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 38° | 54° | 35° | 49° | 30° | 43° | 25° | 39° | 24° | 44° | 23° | 49° | 27° | 54° |
| Wind | SSW 7 to 13 mph | SSW 2 to 17 mph | SSW 10 to 21 mph | SW 5 to 8 mph | SSE 0 to 3 mph | ESE 1 to 5 mph | WSW 1 to 5 mph | W 0 to 6 mph | WSW 2 to 6 mph | NNW 2 to 6 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | ESE 2 mph | SSE 1 to 5 mph | SW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 36 mph | 43 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph |
| Precip % | 69% | 90% | 73% | 84% | 96% | 93% | 80% | 69% | 53% | 21% | 13% | 5% | 7% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Meeks Cabin Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Poor for fishing (45/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. Overnight hours (04:00 local). Working against it: 69% chance of precipitation is likely. Air temperature 39°F. 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.
Poor for boating (54/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 69% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 sailing (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the SSW is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 69% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 69% chance of precipitation is likely. Air temperature 39°F. 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Meeks Cabin Reservoir is an important freshwater reservoir in WY, known for its dependable sport fishery, open cruising lanes, and scenic shoreline. Recreational boaters and anglers share its waters alongside migrating waterfowl and native wildlife. Public facilities and natural resource management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Brook Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Meeks Cabin Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 4:14 AM MDT