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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.
Today: High 61°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 28 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 49% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Rye Patch Reservoir.
Fair for boating (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 4% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 28 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.
Fair for fishing (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (35% cloud cover). 4% 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.
Fair for kayaking (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 4% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 28 mph. 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. 4% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 51°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 28 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 55°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 58°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 59°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 61°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 27 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 58°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 56°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 51°F | 20 mph | N | ⚡ 25 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 49°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 47°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 45°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 44°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 43°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 41°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 41°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 40°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 37°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 22 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 36°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 35°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 33°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 23 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 38°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 20 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 41°F | 15 mph | N | ⚡ 20 mph | 15% | Slight 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.
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 31. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Clear, with a low around 37.
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Rye Patch Reservoir currently reports 43°F with wind velocity near 19 mph from the N. 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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