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Potholes Reservoir is a reservoir located in Washington.
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Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 11 at 8:57AM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Overall Poor (53/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (70/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 9 mph from the northeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 53° | 50° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 41° | 38° | 37° | 35° | 34° | 35° | 38° |
| Wind (kts) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Precip % | 15% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 52°F | 21 mph NE (45°) | 37 mph | 15% | 30% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 53°F | 21 mph NE (45°) | 38 mph | 1% | 17% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 50°F | 20 mph NE (45°) | 38 mph | 1% | 22% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 53°F | 17 mph NE (45°) | 38 mph | 1% | 31% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 53°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 33 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 54°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 33 mph | 1% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 54°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 33 mph | 1% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 52°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 29 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 52°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 29 mph | 1% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 51°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 29 mph | 1% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 49°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 1% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 48°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 1% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 1% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 45°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 43°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 42°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 41°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 41°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 38°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 37°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 35°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 34°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 21% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 35°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 13% | Areas Of Frost |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 43°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
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 | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 54° | 33° | 58° | 36° | 58° | 40° | 63° | 42° | 67° | 44° | 67° | 45° | 67° | 43° |
| Wind | NE 14 to 21 mph | N 6 to 12 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | SE 3 mph | SE 2 mph | SE 2 mph | SE 1 mph | E 1 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | N 5 mph | NE 1 to 5 mph | W 2 mph | W 2 to 7 mph | W 6 mph |
| Gusts | 38 mph | 29 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 4 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 15% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (30% cloud cover). 15% 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.
Poor for boating (39/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 15% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 37 mph. Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. 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.
Fair for sailing (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 21 mph from the NE is workable but not ideal. 15% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (40/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 15% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 37 mph. Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. 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 WA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in WA, Potholes Reservoir delivers expansive open water and sheltered shoreline pockets ideal for varied outdoor pursuits. From high-speed watersports to relaxed drift fishing, the lake accommodates diverse visitor preferences. Always check current weather advisories and water temperatures before heading out.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required for anglers age 15+. 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.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass. 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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All telemetry for Potholes 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, 10:10 AM PDT