MontanaReservoir, 2,858 acres
Georgetown Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
-
TodayOct 26
1-4kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 46°F, rain 90%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-11kt
WSW, gusts 20
High 35°F, rain 26%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
SW, gusts 17
High 36°F, rain 34%
Good -
ThuOct 29
1-3kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 40°F, rain 5%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1-3kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 40°F, rain 35%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-2kt
WSW, gusts 7
High 39°F, rain 32%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-3kt
W, gusts 7
High 39°F, rain 37%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Georgetown
Over the next 7 days on Georgetown Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday 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.
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 Georgetown, 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.
Georgetown Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Georgetown Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 39°F. Sunday: W wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Georgetown Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 5 to 11 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Georgetown Lake 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 Georgetown is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.