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Antelope Flat Reservoir, Oregon Weather

Lake • Central Oregon

Antelope Flat Reservoir is a small irrigation lake behind an earthen dam on Bear Creek in the southern Maury Mountains, southeast of Prineville, at close to 5,000 feet. Its western end lies in the Ochoco National Forest, where a pine-shaded Forest Service campground sits on the hill above a boat ramp and day-use area.

39°
😣
Comfort Score
29(D-)
Poor
Milder than usual · typical high 45°
Weather updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST

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10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Nov 13
    52°32°
    Comfort
    32
    87%
    Rain 0.09 in
  2. Sat
    Nov 14
    41°31°
    Comfort
    44
    13%
    Precip 0 in
  3. Sun
    Nov 15
    42°32°
    Comfort
    35
    59%
    Rain 0.03 in
  4. Best day
    Mon
    Nov 16
    40°28°
    Comfort
    53
    23%
    Precip 0 in
  5. Tue
    Nov 17
    39°25°
    Comfort
    48
    39%
    Rain 0 in
  6. Wed
    Nov 18
    33°22°
    Comfort
    27
    54%
    Snow 1.0 in
  7. Thu
    Nov 19
    33°19°
    Comfort
    35
    19%
    Snow 1.3 in
  8. Fri
    Nov 20
    33°19°
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    Precip 0 in
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    33
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    Precip 0 in
  10. Sun
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    36°26°
    Comfort
    38
    17%
    Precip 0 in

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Hourly Forecast

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  15. Sunrise6:55 AM
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Current Conditions

Temperature
39°F
Feels like 29°F
Humidity
95%
Dew point 38°F
Wind
15 mph
NW • Gusts 24 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Low clouds
Precip Chance
65%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal24
Wind65
Sky Comfort20
Moisture96
Precipitation80

Antelope Flat Reservoir weather today and through the year

It's 39°F at Antelope Flat Reservoir right now (feels like 29°F), with 15 mph wind and a comfort score of 29. Today's forecast high at Antelope Flat Reservoir is 52°F, 10°F above the mid November normal of 42°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 36°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 40).

July is the warmest month at Antelope Flat Reservoir, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 21°F. December is the wettest month (2.5 in.), out of about 17.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Antelope Flat Reservoir are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in August, 10 AM to 1 PM in July, and 2 PM to 5 PM in September.

The Maury Mountains are a small, separate range of the Ochoco National Forest, rising southeast of Prineville. Antelope Flat Reservoir sits high in them, far above Prineville Reservoir to the west, so it is cooler in every season and gets considerably more precipitation. Most of it falls from mid-fall into early summer, and at this elevation winter storms bring snow rather than rain.

Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.

What to expect at Antelope Flat Reservoir in the next few days

No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.

Best time to go

The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 36°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 40).

Best day this week

Of the next 7 days, Saturday looks best for Antelope Flat Reservoir, with a 41°F high and midday comfort near 40. Thursday looks weakest (28).

This weekend

This weekend: Saturday 41°F/31°F with a 13% chance of rain, Sunday 42°F/32°F with a 59% chance of rain.

Rain

Next good chance of rain: today (87%, about 0.09 in.).

Snow

Snow is in the forecast: about 2.3 in. over the next week, starting Wednesday.

Freezing nights

7 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.

Live weather map

Weather around Antelope Flat Reservoir right now

Light rain and 39° at Antelope Flat Reservoir right now.

Live weather map
About the live weather map for Antelope Flat Reservoir

The map centers on Antelope Flat Reservoir and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.

Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations

Tip: Central Oregon temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.

Antelope Flat Reservoir vs nearby places

Typical summer conditions compared with Antelope Flat Reservoir, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.

Summer climate at places near Antelope Flat Reservoir
PlaceDistanceSummer afternoonsMorning fogAfternoon windCompared with Antelope Flat Reservoir
Brothers17.3 mi+3°F1%10 mphabout 47% less precipitation a year
Prineville Reservoir State Park19.6 mi+6°F0%10 mphabout 52% less precipitation a year and about 6°F warmer on summer afternoons

Places with a climate like Antelope Flat Reservoir's

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
52°Fforecast
10° above normal
Normal: 42°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.6"
82% below average
30-yr avg: 14.1"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
7 more than baseline
Typical: 14
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.4 mphlast 28 days
2.2 mph calmer than baseline
Typical: 10.6 mph
Comfort Score
8028-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 78
What the Antelope Flat Reservoir climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Antelope Flat Reservoir with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Antelope Flat Reservoir departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Antelope Flat Reservoir weather by month

July is the warmest month at Antelope Flat Reservoir, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 21°F. December is the wettest month (2.5 in.), out of about 17.7 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 18% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 2% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Antelope Flat Reservoir are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in August, 10 AM to 1 PM in July, and 2 PM to 5 PM in September.

Typical monthly weather at Antelope Flat Reservoir. Highs, lows, and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Fog, cloud, and wind: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026. Comfort is the average daytime score from the Antelope Flat Reservoir hourly climatology.
MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecipWet daysMorning fogMidday cloudAfternoon windDaylightComfort
Jan37°F22°F2.4 in915%17%9 mph9.3 h44
Feb39°F22°F1.6 in811%20%10 mph10.4 h40
Mar45°F25°F1.8 in88%21%11 mph11.8 h39
Apr50°F28°F1.6 in84%18%11 mph13.4 h43
May59°F35°F1.9 in83%15%10 mph14.8 h60
Jun67°F40°F1.1 in61%9%9 mph15.5 h72
Jul79°F49°F0.5 in40%2%8 mph15.1 h80
Aug79°F48°F0.5 in41%2%8 mph13.9 h82
Sep71°F43°F0.6 in53%5%8 mph12.4 h79
Oct56°F34°F1.3 in75%11%9 mph10.9 h56
Nov42°F26°F2.0 in87%15%9 mph9.5 h44
Dec35°F21°F2.5 in918%17%9 mph8.9 h20

Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.

What makes Antelope Flat Reservoir's weather different

When the fog burns off

1 PMwhen December fog usually thins (20% foggy at 7 AM)

Fog or low cloud covers Antelope Flat Reservoir in 20% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. July mornings are the least foggy (0%).

When the wind picks up

1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–November

From February through November, wind at Antelope Flat Reservoir typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 11 mph with 9% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.

Freezing hours

18 hbelow freezing on a typical December night

In December, the average stays at or below freezing for 18 hours of the night and morning.

Daylight

8.9–15.5 hof daylight, Dec to Jun

Days at Antelope Flat Reservoir range from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:47 PM, and in mid-December around 4:29 PM.

Wildfire smoke

15 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)

NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Antelope Flat Reservoir an average of 15 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 27 more days a season had lighter smoke.

Snow

24 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)

NOAA's HRRR model puts Antelope Flat Reservoir at about 24 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 21 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.

Seasons at Antelope Flat Reservoir

  • Warm seasonJun 26 – Sep 24 · highs 69°F+

    The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 79°F.

  • Cool seasonNov 26 – Feb 25 · highs 41°F or lower

    The cool season runs from Nov 26 to Feb 25, when the average high is 41°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 21°F.

  • Freezing nightsOct 28 – May 1 · lows 32°F or colder

    Average lows at Antelope Flat Reservoir are at or below freezing from Oct 28 to May 1.

  • Wet seasonOct 22 – Jun 3 · 81% of the year's precipitation

    The wet season runs from Oct 22 to Jun 3, when a day has at least a 23% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.

The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 24 and half of its annual total by Feb 12.

Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)

This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Antelope Flat Reservoir averaged 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 2 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 8 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 26 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.

In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 6, 2026 (93°F) and the coldest night was Feb 12, 2025 (-3°F). The wettest day was Dec 27, 2024 (0.87 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 51 mph on Feb 24, 2025.

  • 3days at 90°F or hotter
  • 166nights at or below freezing
  • 2days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
  • 8afternoons with 20+ mph wind
  • 26mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
  • Hottest day93°FAug 6, 2026
  • Coldest night-3°FFeb 12, 2025
  • Wettest day0.87 inDec 27, 2024
  • Strongest 2 PM gust51 mphFeb 24, 2025

What shapes Antelope Flat Reservoir's weather

Antelope Flat Reservoir fills a broad, flat basin, and that shape traps cold air. On clear, calm winter nights, the coldest air drains off the surrounding slopes and settles over the flat and the water. That pooled cold air is why morning fog or low cloud is common here in midwinter. It usually thins by early afternoon. Freezing nights start in late October and hang on until about the start of May, so the camping season opens and closes with frost.

In summer the high basin works in visitors' favor. Afternoons are warm rather than hot, nights are chilly, and the afternoon wind is gentler than on the open water at Prineville Reservoir. The reservoir is shallow and often well below full by late summer, because it is drawn down for irrigation.

Thunderstorms build over the Maury Mountains on hot summer afternoons, and smoke from regional fires reaches this remote basin as easily as it reaches the valley.

Tips for visiting Antelope Flat Reservoir

  • Allow time for the drive

    From Prineville, drive about 30 miles southeast on Highway 380 to Forest Road 17, turn right, and follow it about 12 miles to Forest Road 1700-600.

  • Camp from mid-May through October

    The campground's season runs from mid-May through October. Sites have a picnic table, vault toilets are on site, and there are no hookups.

  • Bring drinking water

    The Forest Service lists drinking water as not available, though it also mentions a hand pump. Plan to carry your own.

  • Expect frost early and late in the season

    Nights at nearly 5,000 feet are cold well into late spring and again from late October. Pack a warm sleeping bag for May, June, and fall trips.

  • Keep the boat-ramp loop clear

    Don't park in the boat ramp loop at the day-use area, where vehicles block others from reaching the water.

  • Watch for blue-green algae

    The Ochoco National Forest warns that algae blooms can develop on area reservoirs as the weather warms. Avoid discolored or scummy water.

Antelope Flat Reservoir through the seasons

Spring (March–May)
Snow lingers into spring, nights stay below freezing until about May, and the campground opens in mid-May.
Summer (June–August)
Summer is the best season, with warm days, chilly nights and light wind. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible, and the water drops as irrigation draws it down.
Fall (September–November)
September brings crisp, quiet days, and frosty nights arrive in October as the campground season ends. Snow can arrive in November.
Winter (December–February)
Winter is cold and snowy, and December is usually the wettest month. Morning fog or low cloud over the basin is common in December and usually thins by afternoon.

Activities and the weather that matters

  • Fishing: Calm mornings and evenings are best. Late-summer drawdown shrinks the lake, so early summer usually offers the most water.
  • Camping: Sites sit among large ponderosa pines above the water, a short walk from the lake. Summer nights are cold, so bring warm layers.
  • Small-boat paddling: The ramp is at the western end. Paddle before the afternoon breeze and thunderstorms build.
  • Wildlife watching: Large birds of prey sometimes nest on the east side of the reservoir and can be seen with binoculars from the day-use area. Clear, calm mornings give the best viewing.

Official sources and current conditions

Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

77
Avg Comfort
55.1°
Avg High
32.9°
Avg Low
59%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.5h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain17.7"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr84 (23%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr18
✨ Perfect Days (80+)426

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July88
79.1° / 48.6° · ☀️ 12.2h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days
2. August87
78.6° / 48.2° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days
3. June84
67.3° / 40.2° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 6 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December18
35.1° / 21.1° · ☀️ 4.7h
💧 2.5" · 9 rainy days · 7 foggy days
2. January27
36.9° / 22.4° · ☀️ 6h
💧 2.3" · 9 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February29
39.2° / 22.2° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 1.6" · 8 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
November 20245340.3° / 26.1°4.6h2d0.47"3
December 20245139.1° / 25.2°4.7h8d2.81"0
January 20255535.1° / 20.6°5.8h3d0.49"0
February 20255434.8° / 19.5°5.4h4d1.23"2
March 20256244.7° / 27.7°6.3h1d1.09"9
April 20258555.9° / 30.9°10.6h0d0.07"25
May 20258863.2° / 37.3°11.8h0d0.08"28
June 20259473° / 45.8°12.6h0d0.01"28
July 20259380.4° / 53.5°12.2h0d0.18"31
August 20259478.9° / 53.4°11.2h0d0.06"30
September 20259273.3° / 47.9°9.8h0d0.29"29
October 20257854° / 32.6°7.6h1d0.11"18
November 20256948.3° / 30.9°6.1h1d0.09"9
December 20255543.3° / 28.9°4.6h5d1.47"3
January 20266243.2° / 25.8°6.1h5d0.17"5
February 20266443.9° / 26°6.7h4d1.21"5
March 20267553.2° / 31.2°8.4h0d0.22"16
April 20267954.1° / 30.2°9.5h0d0.11"19
May 20269065.7° / 39.2°12.1h1d0.35"29
June 20269170.6° / 43.5°12h0d0.2"29
July 20269082.5° / 53.5°12.1h0d0.04"30
August 20269180.8° / 52.3°11.7h0d0"31
September 20269165.1° / 41.7°9.7h0d0.28"27
October 20268259.8° / 36.7°8.2h0d0.04"20
Last updated: 11/9/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

89°F70°F51°F32°F13°FNov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Antelope Flat Reservoir climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Antelope Flat Reservoir, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Antelope Flat Reservoir. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Snow Depth by Season

0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 0.5″ on that date.

Now

0″

Typical peak

9.4″

Deepest

31″

2016–17

0″10″20″30″40″AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul0″ now
This season (2026–27)AveragePast seasons (2003–04 to 2025–26)
About this chart and each season's peak

Each gray line is one winter at Antelope Flat Reservoir (4,948 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.

Peak snow depth each season
SeasonPeak depthPeak dateDays with 1″+
2025–266.1″Dec 2211
2024–2516″Feb 886
2023–2422″Jan 1761
2022–2316″Dec 13139
2021–2217″Jan 560
2020–217.9″Nov 1650
2019–205.9″Dec 1458
2018–1920″Feb 26104
2017–187.8″Feb 172
2016–1731″Jan 1199
2015–1618″Jan 2082
2014–156.9″Nov 1538
2013–1413″Feb 925
2012–1324″Jan 3098
2011–123.6″Nov 720
2010–1114″Dec 775
2009–106.7″Feb 1253
2008–0919″Jan 1051
2007–089.4″Feb 459
2006–073″Feb 2317
2005–067″Dec 453
2004–054.5″Dec 913
2003–049.4″Jan 816

Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01

  • Temperature: At Antelope Flat Reservoir, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in July (81°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (24°F).
  • Wind: From February through November, wind at Antelope Flat Reservoir typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 11 mph with 9% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
  • Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Antelope Flat Reservoir (2% average cloud cover), and March middays are the cloudiest (21%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Antelope Flat Reservoir

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Antelope Flat Reservoir changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Antelope Flat Reservoir through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Antelope Flat Reservoir for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.

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How recent months compared at Antelope Flat Reservoir

  • October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Antelope Flat Reservoir averaged a high of 60°F, 4°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 56°F.

Location Details

📍
Coordinates
44.0058, -120.3815
⛰️
Elevation
4,959 ft
🏷️
Type
Lake
🏷️
Tags
#lake#camping#paddling#fishing#high-elevation#remote-access

Antelope Flat Reservoir weather questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Antelope Flat Reservoir

What is the weather like at Antelope Flat Reservoir today?

It's 39°F at Antelope Flat Reservoir right now, with a comfort score of 29 (poor). Today's forecast high at Antelope Flat Reservoir is 52°F, 10°F above the mid November normal of 42°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 36°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 40).

What is the best month to visit Antelope Flat Reservoir?

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Antelope Flat Reservoir are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in August, 10 AM to 1 PM in July, and 2 PM to 5 PM in September. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 79°F.

What are the warmest and coldest months at Antelope Flat Reservoir?

July is the warmest month at Antelope Flat Reservoir, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 21°F. Average lows at Antelope Flat Reservoir are at or below freezing from Oct 28 to May 1.

When does the fog burn off at Antelope Flat Reservoir?

Fog or low cloud covers Antelope Flat Reservoir in 20% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. July mornings are the least foggy (0%).

When is it windiest at Antelope Flat Reservoir?

From February through November, wind at Antelope Flat Reservoir typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 11 mph with 9% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.

Does it snow at Antelope Flat Reservoir?

Yes, in most winters. NOAA's HRRR model puts Antelope Flat Reservoir at about 24 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 21 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.

How much rain and snow does Antelope Flat Reservoir get?

December is the wettest month (2.5 in.), out of about 17.7 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 22 to Jun 3, when a day has at least a 23% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.

How smoky does Antelope Flat Reservoir get in fire season?

NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Antelope Flat Reservoir an average of 15 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 27 more days a season had lighter smoke.

How big is Antelope Flat Reservoir?

When full, it covers about 170 acres and stretches about 1.25 miles, behind a 33-foot earthen dam on Bear Creek. It is shallow, with a maximum depth of about 28 feet. It is often well below full, especially late in the irrigation season.

What kind of place is Antelope Flat Reservoir?

Antelope Flat Reservoir is a small irrigation lake behind an earthen dam on Bear Creek in the southern Maury Mountains, southeast of Prineville, at close to 5,000 feet. Its western end lies in the Ochoco National Forest, where a pine-shaded Forest Service campground sits on the hill above a boat ramp and day-use area.

What is Antelope Flat Reservoir weather like in November?

November at Antelope Flat Reservoir averages a high of 42°F and a low of 26°F, with 2.0 in. of precipitation over about 8 wet days. Afternoon wind averages 9 mph.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Antelope Flat Reservoir.

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