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Causey Reservoir wind forecast

Causey Reservoir, Utah
Photo: GreenGlass1972, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-9kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 58°F, rain 4%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-9kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 52°F, rain 47%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-8kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 53°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 58°F, rain 5%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 54°F, rain 57%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 53°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 50°F, rain 64%

    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 Causey

Over the next 7 days on Causey Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

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

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Causey, 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.

Causey Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Causey Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 53°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 50°F, 64% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Causey Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 3 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Causey 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

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