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Real-time wind speeds, peak gusts, and surface chop forecasts from NOAA National Weather Service, verified public boat launches, USGS surface water telemetry, and Colorado state boating regulations for Pueblo Reservoir (Colorado).
Peak Gusts: 18 mph. Light surface ripple; smooth navigation.
Cold Shock Hazard: Life jackets are strongly urged for all vessel occupants across open water.
Ramp Accessibility: Local elevation datum referenced for safe boating operations on Pueblo Reservoir.
Advisory Threshold: Official Lake Wind Advisories trigger when sustained winds reach 15 mph or waves exceed 3 ft.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Good for boating (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. 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.
| Forecast Time | Wind (mph) | Gust (mph) | Direction | Surface Chop & Fetch | Watercraft Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 10 mph | 22 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 10 mph | 25 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 15 mph | 29 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 6 PM | 15 mph | 30 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 7 PM | 15 mph | 30 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 8 PM | 15 mph | 29 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Caution |
| 9 PM | 15 mph | 23 mph | SW | Heavy wind chop (2–4 ft waves); small craft caution | Moderate |
| 10 PM | 10 mph | 22 mph | SW | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Moderate |
| 11 PM | 10 mph | 21 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 12 AM | 10 mph | 20 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 1 AM | 10 mph | 18 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 2 AM | 10 mph | 17 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 3 AM | 10 mph | 18 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 4 AM | 10 mph | 18 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 5 AM | 10 mph | 18 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 6 AM | 10 mph | 20 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 7 AM | 10 mph | 20 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Favorable |
| 8 AM | 10 mph | 23 mph | W | Moderate chop (1–2 ft waves); steady navigation | Moderate |
Surface chop expands with sustained wind duration across Pueblo Reservoir's open water fetch. Early morning hours typically offer the calmest navigation before thermal afternoon winds develop.
Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are currently being cataloged for Pueblo Reservoir. Public launches are managed by state, county, or local park authorities.
Ramp operational status and courtesy dock availability are subject to seasonal water level shifts and lake management authority guidelines.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).