ColoradoReservoir, 376 acres, Delta County
Crawford Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-5kt
NW, gusts 9
High 52°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-7kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 57°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-7kt
WSW, gusts 14
High 57°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-9kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 59°F, rain 5%
Good -
FriOct 30
2-8kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 56°F, rain 38%
Good -
SatOct 31
0-5kt
W, gusts 11
High 52°F, rain 51%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
SW, gusts 12
High 50°F, rain 80%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Crawford
Over the next 7 days on Crawford Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Crawford, 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.
Crawford Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Crawford Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 52°F, 51% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 50°F, 80% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Crawford Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 1 to 9 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Crawford 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 Crawford is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.