Ross Barnett Reservoir Conditions & Weather

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Ross Barnett Reservoir, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	72°	71°	70°	70°	69°	69°	68°	71°	75°	79°	81°	83°	85°	84°	83°	82°	80°	78°	76°	75°	73°	73°	71°	69°
Wind (kts)	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	9	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	17	17	17	17	22	17
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE
Gusts (kts)	7	8	9	10	11	10	13	13	14	16	17	19	20	21	20	21	21	21	23	24	24	25	26	26
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	2%	6%	12%	20%	28%	35%	41%	58%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Ross Barnett Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 2 AM CDT	72°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	0%	15%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 3 AM CDT	71°F	5 mph E (90°)	9 mph	0%	11%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 4 AM CDT	70°F	5 mph E (90°)	10 mph	0%	13%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 5 AM CDT	70°F	5 mph E (90°)	12 mph	0%	12%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 6 AM CDT	69°F	10 mph E (90°)	13 mph	0%	13%	Sunny
Fri, 7 AM CDT	69°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	12 mph	0%	10%	Sunny
Fri, 8 AM CDT	68°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	15 mph	0%	14%	Sunny
Fri, 9 AM CDT	71°F	10 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	15%	Sunny
Fri, 10 AM CDT	75°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	16 mph	0%	16%	Sunny
Fri, 11 AM CDT	79°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	18 mph	0%	27%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 12 PM CDT	81°F	15 mph E (90°)	20 mph	0%	32%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 1 PM CDT	83°F	15 mph E (90°)	22 mph	1%	41%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 2 PM CDT	85°F	15 mph E (90°)	23 mph	1%	53%	Partly Sunny
Fri, 3 PM CDT	84°F	15 mph E (90°)	24 mph	1%	58%	Partly Sunny
Fri, 4 PM CDT	83°F	15 mph E (90°)	23 mph	1%	74%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 5 PM CDT	82°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	24 mph	2%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 6 PM CDT	80°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	24 mph	2%	74%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM CDT	78°F	15 mph E (90°)	24 mph	6%	72%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM CDT	76°F	20 mph E (90°)	27 mph	12%	80%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM CDT	75°F	20 mph E (90°)	28 mph	20%	74%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 10 PM CDT	73°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	28 mph	28%	81%	Chance Rain Showers
Fri, 11 PM CDT	73°F	20 mph ENE (68°)	29 mph	35%	89%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 12 AM CDT	71°F	25 mph ENE (68°)	30 mph	41%	100%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 AM CDT	69°F	20 mph NE (45°)	30 mph	58%	100%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 2 AM CDT	69°F	25 mph NE (45°)	31 mph	72%	100%	Rain Showers Likely

Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Ross Barnett Reservoir from the official forecast source
Period	Overnight October 9, 2026	Friday October 9, 2026	Friday Night October 9, 2026	Saturday October 10, 2026	Saturday Night October 10, 2026	Sunday October 11, 2026	Sunday Night October 11, 2026	Columbus Day October 12, 2026	Monday Night October 12, 2026	Tuesday October 13, 2026	Tuesday Night October 13, 2026	Wednesday October 14, 2026	Wednesday Night October 14, 2026	Thursday October 15, 2026
Temp (°F)	68°	86°	64°	68°	64°	86°	68°	89°	70°	89°	72°	89°	72°	89°
Wind	E 5 mph	ENE 10 to 15 mph	NE 15 to 25 mph	NNW 20 to 25 mph	WNW 15 to 20 mph	W 5 to 10 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	WSW 0 to 5 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph	SSE 5 mph	SSE 5 mph
Gusts	12 mph	25 mph	35 mph	35 mph	30 mph	17 mph	9 mph	9 mph	8 mph	9 mph	8 mph	10 mph	10 mph	10 mph
Precip %	0%	2%	76%	80%	22%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	5%	5%	6%
Forecast	Mostly Clear	Mostly Sunny	Rain Showers	Rain Showers	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 87 · Good

Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

4:00 AM CDT – 10:00 AM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

6 mph

Barometer Trend

29.93 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Warmouth🐟Green Sunfish🐟Channel Catfish🐟Blue Catfish

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 82Sailing 71

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Good for boating (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

5 kts (6 mph)

Fair for sailing (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 84Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Good for kayaking (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Ross Barnett Reservoir is an accessible freshwater destination in MS, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. It offers a welcoming environment for motorboats, personal watercraft, and paddle sports throughout the warm season. Checking local water level telemetry and wave forecasts helps ensure safe boating throughout the day.

Surface Area

33,000 acres (52 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (MDWFP)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating Biosecurity & Registration

Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.

Public Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Warmouth, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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