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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Ruedi Reservoir (Colorado). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 73°F · Low 42°F
Peak gusts: 4 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 42% · Barometer: 29.86 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Ruedi Reservoir.
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. 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.
Fair for fishing (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). 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.
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. 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: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 51°F. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 18 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 52°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 50°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 47°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 41°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 40°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 40°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 14% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 14% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 41°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 14% | 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, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Ruedi Reservoir currently reports 51°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the SE. 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 Ruedi 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 GJT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Ruedi 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 Ruedi Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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