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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Seeley Lake (Montana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Today: High 41°F · Low 19°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 71% · Barometer: 29.86 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Seeley Lake.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. 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 (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-northeast. Sky is overcast (89% cloud cover). Working against it: Air temperature 39°F. 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.
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. Air temperature 39°F. 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: Wind 3 mph from the east-northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 39°F. Active moderate alert: Winter Weather Advisory. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 39°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 35% | Chance Light Snow |
| 3 PM | 39°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 38% | Chance Light Snow |
| 4 PM | 41°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 31% | Chance Light Snow |
| 5 PM | 40°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 46% | Chance Light Snow |
| 6 PM | 39°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 9 mph | 46% | Chance Light Snow |
| 7 PM | 37°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 9 mph | 42% | Chance Light Snow |
| 8 PM | 32°F | 3 mph | NE | ⚡ 9 mph | 47% | Chance Light Snow |
| 9 PM | 30°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 65% | Light Snow Likely |
| 10 PM | 28°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 69% | Light Snow Likely |
| 11 PM | 27°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 9 mph | 69% | Light Snow Likely |
| 12 AM | 26°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 8 mph | 80% | Light Snow |
| 1 AM | 25°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 7 mph | 75% | Light Snow |
| 2 AM | 24°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 84% | Light Snow |
| 3 AM | 23°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 74% | Light Snow Likely |
| 4 AM | 22°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 55% | Light Snow Likely |
| 5 AM | 21°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 50% | Areas Of Fog |
| 6 AM | 20°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 31% | Areas Of Fog |
| 7 AM | 19°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 27% | Areas Of Fog |
| 8 AM | 20°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 8% | Areas Of Fog |
| 9 AM | 22°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 8% | Areas Of Fog |
| 10 AM | 28°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Areas Of Fog |
| 11 AM | 31°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Areas Of Fog |
| 12 PM | 35°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 39°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly 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.
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Snow before 1am, then snow and areas of fog between 1am and 5am, then areas of fog and a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Areas of fog and a chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Areas of fog after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 1 mph.
Areas of fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 2 mph.
Areas of fog after 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Areas of fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 54.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Seeley Lake currently reports 37°F with wind velocity near 2 mph from the S. 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 Seeley Lake 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 MSO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Seeley Lake 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 Seeley Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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