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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for North Sterling Reservoir (Colorado). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 84°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 35% · Barometer: 29.77 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for North Sterling Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west. 4% 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.
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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. 4% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 62°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 60°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 56°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 55°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 61°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 69°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 81°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 82°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 83°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 84°F | 9 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 82°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 79°F | 8 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 74°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 69°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 67°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 66°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 64°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Partly 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.
Overcast. High near 86°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 24 mph.
Overcast. Low around 49°F.
Overcast. High near 84°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
Overcast. Low around 55°F.
Overcast. High near 78°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Overcast. Low around 52°F.
Overcast. High near 63°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 24 mph.
Overcast. Low around 50°F.
Drizzle. High near 57°F. Wind around 14 mph with gusts up to 26 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 48°F.
Drizzle. High near 62°F. Wind around 32 mph with gusts up to 39 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 49°F.
Drizzle. High near 47°F. Wind around 30 mph with gusts up to 39 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 35°F.
North Sterling Reservoir currently reports 66°F with wind velocity near 7 mph from the NW. 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 North Sterling 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 BOU) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for North Sterling 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 North Sterling Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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