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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Rollins Reservoir (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 68°F · Low 50°F
Peak gusts: 4 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 35% · Barometer: 29.85 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Rollins Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 6 mph. 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 (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 65°F from a representative gauge 19.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 6 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 61°F | 2 mph | W | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 64°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 67°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 67°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 64°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 61°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 54°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 53°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 52°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 52°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 52°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 51°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 5 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 50°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 4 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 49°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 4 mph | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 48°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 8% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 47°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 12% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 8 AM | 48°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 9 AM | 49°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 8% | Mostly 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.
Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
A slight chance of rain between 7am and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 1 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 46.
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Clear, with a low around 51.
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Rollins Reservoir currently reports 50°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the NE. 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 Rollins Reservoir 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Rollins Reservoir 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 Rollins Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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