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Deadwood Reservoir wind forecast

Deadwood Reservoir, Idaho
Photo: US Forest Service, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-10kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 50°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    4-6kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 42°F, rain 55%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 45°F, rain 23%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-4kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 50°F, rain 7%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-4kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 48°F, rain 26%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-2kt

    SSW, gusts 5

    High 48°F, rain 50%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-2kt

    WSW, gusts 6

    High 49°F, rain 40%

    Light wind

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 Deadwood

Over the next 7 days on Deadwood Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Monday. 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 Deadwood, 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.

Deadwood Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Deadwood Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 48°F, 50% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 1 to 2 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 Deadwood Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 8 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 Deadwood 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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