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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Redfish Lake (Idaho). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 51°F · Low 31°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 62% · Barometer: 29.83 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Redfish Lake.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: 59% chance of precipitation is possible. 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 fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southeast. Sky is cloudy (77% cloud cover). Working against it: 59% chance of precipitation is possible. Air temperature 39°F. 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.
Good for kayaking (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: 59% chance of precipitation is possible. Air temperature 39°F. 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. Wind 2 mph from the south-southeast. Working against it: Air temperature 39°F. 59% chance of precipitation is possible. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 39°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 59% | Rain Likely |
| 1 AM | 37°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 50% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 2 AM | 36°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 40% | Chance Rain And Snow |
| 3 AM | 36°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 31% | Chance Light Rain |
| 4 AM | 34°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 30% | Chance Light Rain |
| 5 AM | 33°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 28% | Chance Light Rain |
| 6 AM | 33°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 27% | Chance Light Rain |
| 7 AM | 32°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 8 AM | 31°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 33°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 37°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 39°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 44°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 13% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 48°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 2 PM | 49°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 31% | Chance Light Rain |
| 3 PM | 51°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 48% | Chance Light Rain |
| 4 PM | 50°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 64% | Rain Likely |
| 5 PM | 50°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 69% | Rain Likely |
| 6 PM | 48°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 77% | Light Rain |
| 7 PM | 47°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 69% | Light Rain Likely |
| 8 PM | 42°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 96% | Light Rain |
| 9 PM | 41°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
| 10 PM | 39°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 70% | Light Rain Likely |
| 11 PM | 37°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
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.
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. South southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain before midnight, then rain and snow. Cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. North northwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Redfish Lake currently reports 45°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the N. 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 Redfish 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 PIH) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Redfish 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 Redfish Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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