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Jackson Meadows Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-13kt

    SW, gusts 35

    High 55°F, rain 11%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    5-8kt

    SW, gusts 22

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-8kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 56°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    6-8kt

    SSW, gusts 23

    High 52°F, rain 15%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 48°F, rain 46%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    NE, gusts 13

    High 50°F, rain 30%

    Good

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 Jackson Meadows

Over the next 7 days on Jackson Meadows Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 35 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Sunday 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 Jackson Meadows, 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.

Jackson Meadows Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Jackson Meadows Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: NE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with NE wind around 4 to 6 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 Jackson Meadows 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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