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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Washoe 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 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 82°F · Low 56°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 43% · Barometer: 29.95 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Washoe Lake.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM 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: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. 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.
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Morning hours (09:00 local). 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: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. 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: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 5 mph from the south. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 75°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 81°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 82°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 80°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 36 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 76°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 70°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 60°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 57°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 56°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 55°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 51°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 49°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 48°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 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 83. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 0 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
A chance of rain showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Clear, with a low around 35.
Washoe Lake currently reports 51°F with wind velocity near 2 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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