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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Pyramid Lake (Nevada). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 47°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 38% · Barometer: 29.92 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Pyramid Lake.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the north. 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 (82/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 23.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. No active official alerts for this lake. Combined air and water temperature is 105°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 10% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 42°F. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 46°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 45°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Partly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 46°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 47°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 46°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 46°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 45°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 46°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 45°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 45°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 44°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 43°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 40°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 40°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 40°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 38°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 39°F | 15 mph | NW | ⚡ 21 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 39°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 38°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 39°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 40°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Sunny |
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.
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph.
Clear, with a low around 41. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Clear, with a low around 45.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Pyramid Lake currently reports 42°F with wind velocity near 11 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 Pyramid Lake 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Pyramid Lake 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 Pyramid Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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