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Glendo Reservoir wind forecast

Glendo Reservoir, Wyoming
Photo: Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    SE, gusts 10

    High 46°F, rain 42%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    11-21kt

    WSW, gusts 32

    High 62°F, rain 1%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    5-10kt

    W, gusts 16

    High 62°F, rain 5%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    SSE, gusts 18

    High 63°F, rain 16%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 16%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    2-10kt

    SSE, gusts 23

    High 59°F, rain 43%

    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 Glendo

Over the next 7 days on Glendo Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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.

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.

Glendo Reservoir is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Glendo Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Glendo Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSE wind 2 to 10 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 59°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with W wind around 5 to 10 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 Glendo 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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