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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Rye Patch Reservoir (Nevada). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 64°F · Low 38°F
Peak gusts: 18 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 22% · Barometer: 29.57 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Rye Patch Reservoir.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. Dusk hours (20:00 local). 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 north. Gusts to 17 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: 3% chance of precipitation. Wind 10 mph from the north. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 57°F | 10 mph | N | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 54°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 51°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 48°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 47°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 45°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 42°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 40°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 40°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 38°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 43°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 37 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 46°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 37 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 37 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 54°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 12% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 57°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 12% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 59°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 12% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 59°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 59°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 31 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 57°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 51°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 33 mph | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
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.
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 32.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Clear, with a low around 36.
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Clear, with a low around 37.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Rye Patch Reservoir currently reports 72°F with wind velocity near 9 mph from the W. 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 Rye Patch 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Rye Patch 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 Rye Patch Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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