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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Pleasant (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 83°F · Low 74°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 49% · Barometer: 29.75 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Pleasant.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 70% chance of precipitation is likely. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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 fishing (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Dusk hours (20:00 local). Working against it: 70% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 70% chance of precipitation is likely. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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. Supporting this: Air temperature 83°F. Wind 10 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 70% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 | 83°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 10 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 79°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 78°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 77°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 77°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 76°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 AM | 74°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 76°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 75% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 76°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 12 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 1 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 2 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 3 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 76°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 74, with temperatures rising to around 76 overnight. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Clear, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Lake Pleasant currently reports 80°F with wind velocity near 15 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 Lake Pleasant 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Pleasant 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 Lake Pleasant Water Level & Temperature page.
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