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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Mono Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 59°F · Low 45°F
Peak gusts: 21 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 29% · Barometer: 29.96 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Mono Lake.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts to 33 mph. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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 (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (20:00 local). 1% 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 59°F. Working against it: Gusts to 33 mph. Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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 | 59°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 59°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 57°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 55°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 53°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 53°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 47°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 47°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 46°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 54°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 12% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 53°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 12% | 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 after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain and snow showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Clear, with a low around 42.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mono Lake currently reports 61°F with wind velocity near 18 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 Mono 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Mono 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 Mono Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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