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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Show Low Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 62°F · Low 51°F
Peak gusts: 41 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 69% · Barometer: 29.74 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Show Low Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 50 mph. Wind 30 mph from the south. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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 (17/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is overcast (88% cloud cover). Air temperature 61°F. Working against it: Wind 30 mph from the south. 83% 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 (0/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 61°F. Working against it: Gusts to 50 mph. Wind 30 mph from the south. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. 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. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 83% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PM | 61°F | 30 mph | S | ⚡ 50 mph | 83% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 61°F | 28 mph | SW | ⚡ 47 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 3 PM | 62°F | 29 mph | SW | ⚡ 47 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 4 PM | 62°F | 29 mph | SW | ⚡ 46 mph | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 5 PM | 61°F | 26 mph | SW | ⚡ 47 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 59°F | 24 mph | SW | ⚡ 45 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 57°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 41 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 55°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 54°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 54°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 53°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 53°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 52°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 52°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 52°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 26% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 50°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 53°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 55°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 57°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 38 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 58°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 43 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 59°F | 26 mph | S | ⚡ 43 mph | 24% | 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.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 1 to 5 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 3 mph.
Show Low Lake currently reports 58°F with wind velocity near 21 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 Show Low 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Show Low 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 Show Low Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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