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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Savage River Reservoir (Maryland). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 62°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 29 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 98% · Barometer: 30.05 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Savage River Reservoir.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (31/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (34/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Overnight hours (04:00 local). Sky is overcast (99% cloud cover). Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (31/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 54°F. Working against it: Gusts to 31 mph. 98% chance of precipitation is likely. 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. Wind 15 mph from the east. Working against it: 98% chance of precipitation is likely. Air temperature 54°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 98% | Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 31 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 30 mph | 99% | Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 29 mph | 94% | Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 27 mph | 96% | Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | E | ⚡ 25 mph | 98% | Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 56°F | 14 mph | E | ⚡ 23 mph | 94% | Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 57°F | 14 mph | E | ⚡ 22 mph | 99% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 58°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 59°F | 13 mph | E | ⚡ 21 mph | 79% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 59°F | 12 mph | E | ⚡ 20 mph | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 18 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 61°F | 9 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 61°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 35% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 61°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 40% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 41% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 61°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 60°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 8 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 60°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 46% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 59°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 46% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 59°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 43% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 59°F | 3 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 10 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 29% | 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.
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 9 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Savage River Reservoir currently reports 52°F with wind velocity near 15 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 Savage River 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 LWX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Savage River 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 Savage River Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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