UtahReservoir, 184 acres, Emery County
Huntington North Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-10kt
SSE, gusts 18
High 52°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-6kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 52°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 54°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
1-8kt
SE, gusts 16
High 54°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
1-6kt
S, gusts 14
High 52°F, rain 50%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-6kt
S, gusts 12
High 49°F, rain 55%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 47°F, rain 72%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Huntington North
Over the next 7 days on Huntington North Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Huntington North, 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.
Huntington North Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Huntington North Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 49°F, 55% chance of rain. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 47°F, 72% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Huntington North Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Huntington North 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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