New MexicoReservoir, 1,057 acres, Sandoval County
Jemez Canyon Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-4kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 65°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
0-5kt
SW, gusts 7
High 67°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
0-4kt
WSW, gusts 6
High 68°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
E, gusts 6
High 70°F, rain 29%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
WSW, gusts 12
High 67°F, rain 46%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-5kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 66°F, rain 16%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
5-6kt
SSW, gusts 18
High 64°F, rain 69%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Jemez Canyon
Over the next 7 days on Jemez Canyon Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Jemez Canyon, 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.
Jemez Canyon Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Jemez Canyon Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 64°F, 69% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Jemez Canyon Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 6 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Jemez Canyon 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.
Nearby lakes
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