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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Silver Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 74°F · Low 49°F
Peak gusts: 14 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 28% · Barometer: 29.87 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Silver Lake.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 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.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south. Morning hours (09:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (79%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 mph. Water temperature is 49°F (combined air+water: 110°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (25/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 49°F from a representative gauge 20.6 mi away. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Water temperature is 49°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 72°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 73°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 74°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 72°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 70°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 67°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 2 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 57°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 54°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 52°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 52°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 53°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 49°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 53°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 33 mph | 3% | 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.
Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. South southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
A slight chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Rain likely before 5am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
A chance of rain and snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Silver Lake currently reports 68°F with wind velocity near 12 mph from the SW. 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 Silver 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Silver 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 Silver Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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