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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Ochoco Reservoir (Oregon). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 70°F · Low 46°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 34% · Barometer: 29.92 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Ochoco Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 5 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.
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 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.
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 5 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 46°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 46°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 46°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 46°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 50°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 57°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 12 mph | W | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 14 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 70°F | 16 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 68°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 65°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 58°F | 13 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 54°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 51°F | 12 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 49°F | 14 mph | NW | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 47°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 45°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 43°F | 14 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 40°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 38°F | 8 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 36°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 33°F | 2 mph | W | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | 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.
Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Mostly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. Northwest wind 2 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Ochoco Reservoir currently reports 50°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the E. 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 Ochoco 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 PDT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Ochoco 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 Ochoco Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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