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Keyhole Reservoir wind forecast

Keyhole Reservoir, Wyoming
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-11kt

    SSE, gusts 19

    High 49°F, rain 18%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-14kt

    SW, gusts 24

    High 59°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    0-3kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 59°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 62°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 62°F, rain 12%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 59°F, rain 11%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-8kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 59°F, rain 38%

    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 Keyhole

Over the next 7 days on Keyhole Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Monday 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 Keyhole, 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.

Keyhole Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Keyhole Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SSE wind 2 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 59°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SSE wind around 5 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Keyhole 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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