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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Vega Reservoir (Colorado). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Today: High 67°F · Low 48°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 24% · Barometer: 29.91 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Vega Reservoir.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Poor for boating (41/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 5% chance of precipitation. 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 fishing (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is partly cloudy (37% cloud cover). 5% 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.
Poor for kayaking (43/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 5% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 67°F. 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: 5% chance of precipitation. Wind 15 mph from the west-southwest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 66°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 21 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | W | ⚡ 20 mph | 12% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 63°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 9% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 56°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 54°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 52°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 9% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 10% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 14% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 26% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 30% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 46% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 58% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 40% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 57°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 37% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 59°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 23 mph | 56% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 60°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 58% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Scattered rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
A slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Vega Reservoir currently reports 66°F with wind velocity near 9 mph from the W. 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 Vega Reservoir 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 Vega Reservoir 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 Vega Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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