WyomingReservoir, 6,518 acres, Park County
Buffalo Bill Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-8kt
ESE, gusts 15
High 52°F, rain 1%
Good -
TueOct 27
11-24kt
WSW, gusts 42
High 46°F, rain 1%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
5-12kt
WSW, gusts 21
High 49°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-7kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 52°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 51°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
WSW, gusts 8
High 51°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
W, gusts 9
High 50°F, rain 35%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Buffalo Bill
Over the next 7 days on Buffalo Bill Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 42 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Buffalo Bill, 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.
Buffalo Bill Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Buffalo Bill Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: W wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Buffalo Bill Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with ESE wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Buffalo Bill Reservoir 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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