OregonReservoir, 1,025 acres, Morrow County
Carty Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-11kt
SW, gusts 19
High 56°F, rain 26%
Good -
TueOct 27
11-16kt
WSW, gusts 27
High 57°F, rain 4%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
9-16kt
WSW, gusts 28
High 54°F, rain 19%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
NNE, gusts 9
High 50°F, rain 37%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
N, gusts 6
High 49°F, rain 18%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
NE, gusts 6
High 48°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
WSW, gusts 6
High 49°F, rain 7%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Carty
Over the next 7 days on Carty Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Carty, 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.
Carty Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Carty Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Carty Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 5 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Carty 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.
Nearby lakes
If Carty is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.