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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Whitefish Lake (MT) (Montana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:27AM MDT until October 11 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Today: High 42°F · Low 28°F
Peak gusts: 30 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 49% · Barometer: 30.03 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Whitefish Lake (MT).
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:27AM MDT until October 11 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. Visibility 26.5 miles. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. Sky is overcast (96% cloud cover). Working against it: Air temperature 32°F. 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 9 mph from the north-northeast. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 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: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 32°F. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 32°F | 9 mph | NE | ⚡ 35 mph | 33% | Chance Light Snow |
| 3 AM | 32°F | 8 mph | NE | ⚡ 33 mph | 29% | Chance Light Snow |
| 4 AM | 31°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 5 AM | 30°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 6 AM | 30°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 14% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 30°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 8 AM | 28°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 31 mph | 25% | Chance Light Snow |
| 9 AM | 30°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 33 mph | 31% | Chance Light Snow |
| 10 AM | 33°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 33 mph | 35% | Chance Light Snow |
| 11 AM | 35°F | 14 mph | NE | ⚡ 33 mph | 40% | Chance Light Snow |
| 12 PM | 36°F | 13 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 1 PM | 39°F | 13 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Light Snow |
| 2 PM | 40°F | 13 mph | NE | ⚡ 28 mph | 13% | Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 41°F | 12 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 11% | Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 42°F | 12 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 9% | Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 42°F | 12 mph | NE | ⚡ 27 mph | 6% | Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 41°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 40°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 35°F | 8 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 34°F | 8 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 32°F | 8 mph | NE | ⚡ 17 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 31°F | 8 mph | NE | ⚡ 16 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 30°F | 7 mph | NE | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 29°F | 6 mph | NE | ⚡ 13 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
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.
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
A chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 0 to 3 mph.
Areas of fog after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 1 mph.
Areas of fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 53.
Areas of fog between 10pm and 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Areas of fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Whitefish Lake (MT) currently reports 38°F with wind velocity near 5 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 Whitefish Lake (MT) 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 MSO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Whitefish Lake (MT) 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 Whitefish Lake (MT) Water Level & Temperature page.
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