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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Steamboat Lake (Colorado). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 69°F · Low 44°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 52% · Barometer: 29.88 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Steamboat Lake.
Fair for boating (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Fair for fishing (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 13 mph. 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 52°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 69°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 69°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 27 mph | 6% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 27 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 66°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 22 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 58°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 54°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 51°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 49°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 45°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 43°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 43°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 40°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 43°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 8% | Mostly 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, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Isolated rain showers between 11am and noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Steamboat Lake currently reports 41°F with wind velocity near 7 mph from the NE. 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 Steamboat 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 GJT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Steamboat 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 Steamboat Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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