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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Topaz Lake (Nevada). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 79°F · Low 52°F
Peak gusts: 14 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 16% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Topaz Lake.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts to 28 mph. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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 (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 2% chance of precipitation. Sky is partly cloudy (14% cloud cover). 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 (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 2% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 78°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts to 28 mph. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: Air temperature 78°F. 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 75°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 74°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 65°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 60°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 57°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 57°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 62°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 65°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 35 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 35 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 67°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 35 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 68°F | 25 mph | SW | ⚡ 43 mph | 0% | 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 80. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 0 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Clear, with a low around 41.
Topaz Lake currently reports 81°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 Topaz 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Topaz 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 Topaz Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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