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Bucks Lake wind forecast

Bucks Lake, California
Photo: Plumas National Forest, Public domain

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 48°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 49°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 54°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 50°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 44°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 41°F, rain 40%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-6kt

    NE, gusts 12

    High 44°F, rain 26%

    Use caution

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Bucks

Over the next 7 days on Bucks Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

On a lake the size of Bucks, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Bucks Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Bucks Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: NE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 44°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Bucks Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 2 to 5 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Bucks Lake wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

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