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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Theodore Roosevelt Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 12:23AM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Today: High 75°F · Low 67°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 75% · Barometer: 29.74 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Theodore Roosevelt Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 12:23AM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for fishing (54/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-southeast. Sky is cloudy (64% cloud cover). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 16 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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: Wind 10 mph from the east-southeast. Air temperature 70°F. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 | 70°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 40% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 69°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 56% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 2 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 47% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 63% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 7 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 59% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 8 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 68% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 33 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 75°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 37 mph | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 2 PM | 74°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 38 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 75°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 37 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 75°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 33 mph | 29% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 26% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 27% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Theodore Roosevelt Lake currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 2 mph from the E. 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 Theodore Roosevelt 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 PSR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Theodore Roosevelt 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 Theodore Roosevelt Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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