Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, NE

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Today’s Forecast:

☀
45°F
High: 45° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KIML
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 70%
Tonight:Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday:Patchy fog before 7am. Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  3 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 54°F. Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (54°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 3/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 47°F. Low rain risk (5%). Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

🛶 Paddling

  4 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 54°F. Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (54°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 4/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 47°F. Low rain risk (5%). Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 54°F. Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 41/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 47°F. Low rain risk (5%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  47 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 54°F. Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 47°F. Low rain risk (5%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

About Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area is a Nebraska destination for a southwest reservoir, campground, boat-access area, and public fishery.

Make the Most of an Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area Day

Match the route, launch, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, severe-weather potential, temperature, water, smoke, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area

  • Check official park, refuge, river, road, fire, and facility notices before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir level, wind, waves, cold-water risk, launch status, and locally verified ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves ice is safe.
  • Expect fast-changing thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and powerful wind during Nebraska’s severe-weather season.
  • Carry water, sun protection, layers, navigation, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Enders
  • Imperial
  • Frenchman Creek
  • Enders Dam
  • Champion
  • Chase County

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of an Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area

☀
45°F
High: 45° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KIML
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 70%
Fri 🌫
54° 28°
0%
Sat 🌧
48° 29°
24%
Sun ⛅
49° 30°
3%
Mon ⛅
53° 32°
0%
Tue ⛅
55° 37°
0%
Wed 🌧
59° 35°
29%
Thu 🌧
57° --°
16%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

54° Fri 48° Sat 49° Sun 53° Mon 55° Tue 59° Wed 57° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

28° Fri 29° Sat 30° Sun 32° Mon 37° Tue 35° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 87 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 85 Mon 97 Tue 97 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 11:04 pm CST

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area Weather by Season

Winter

Winter brings cold snaps, wind chill, snow, and icy roads around Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area. Services may be reduced, and exposed trails or rural roads can become icy even when snow cover is limited.

Spring

Spring at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area is changeable, with strong wind, thunderstorms, muddy access, and rapid temperature swings. Cold water, rising flows, shoreline mud, and reservoir waves require conservative launch decisions.

Summer

Summer at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area brings the broadest access, along with heat, lightning, hail, severe storms, and intense sun. Watch lake or river wind closely and leave the water early when storms build. Eastern humidity can raise heat stress.

Fall

Fall at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Watch for hunting activity, wet leaves, early ice, and changing campground services.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 50–53°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 15–25 inches; dry periods and wind commonly limit persistent snow cover.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late spring and early summer usually bring the most precipitation and severe-storm exposure.
  • Driest season: late fall and winter are generally driest, though snow and upslope events vary by region.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October for the main warm-season activities.