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Vega Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado. At around 900 acres (about 1 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Blue Mesa Reservoir. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Vega Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Overall Poor (36/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (45/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 75/100 across these hours. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Sky is cloudy (79% cloud cover). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 59° | 57° | 56° | 54° | 54° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 24 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Precip % | 53% | 60% | 63% | 66% | 68% | 58% | 47% | 36% | 35% | 34% | 33% | 35% | 36% | 38% | 37% | 35% | 34% | 34% | 33% | 33% | 32% | 32% | 31% | 30% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 58°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 53% | 70% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 59°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 35 mph | 60% | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 57°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 38 mph | 63% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 56°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 66% | 84% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 54°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 68% | 79% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 54°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 58% | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 51°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 38 mph | 47% | 65% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 51°F | 25 mph WSW (248°) | 38 mph | 36% | 57% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 50°F | 25 mph WSW (248°) | 39 mph | 35% | 57% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 49°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 38 mph | 34% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 49°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 33% | 71% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 49°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 36 mph | 35% | 78% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 48°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 33 mph | 36% | 80% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 48°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 38% | 78% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 47°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 37% | 81% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 47°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 35% | 80% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 34% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 34% | 85% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 33% | 75% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 47°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 33% | 66% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 49°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 32% | 64% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 51°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 32% | 60% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 53°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 31% | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 54°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 56°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 28% | 52% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 45° | 57° | 44° | 50° | 37° | 43° | 34° | 48° | 35° | 56° | 38° | 56° | 40° |
| Wind | SW 15 to 20 mph | SW 15 to 25 mph | SW 15 to 20 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 10 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 40 mph | 40 mph | 29 mph | 25 mph | 21 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 22 mph | 15 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 66% | 68% | 34% | 77% | 84% | 87% | 77% | 41% | 11% | 5% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 9% |
| Forecast |
Poor for fishing (41/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (70% cloud cover). Air temperature 58°F. 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 boating (28/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 28 mph. 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.
Poor for sailing (45/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (29/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 58°F. Working against it: Gusts to 28 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In CO, Vega Reservoir stands out as a versatile freshwater reservoir valued for its fishing waters, boating access, and scenic shoreline. Whether embarking on early morning fishing runs or enjoying midday water recreation, visitors find varied opportunities across the basin. Public facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Vega Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 2:09 PM MDT