OregonReservoir, 3,852 acres
Lake Billy Chinook wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-9kt
SW, gusts 18
High 47°F, rain 61%
Good -
TueOct 27
7-9kt
WSW, gusts 19
High 49°F, rain 30%
Good -
WedOct 28
8-14kt
SW, gusts 21
High 46°F, rain 39%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4kt
WSW, gusts 11
High 46°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3kt
SE, gusts 8
High 45°F, rain 6%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
NE, gusts 8
High 44°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-4kt
W, gusts 8
High 47°F, rain 6%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Billy Chinook
Over the next 7 days on Lake Billy Chinook, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Billy Chinook, 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.
Lake Billy Chinook forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Billy Chinook this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: W wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 47°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Billy Chinook this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 7 to 9 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 Lake Billy Chinook 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
If Billy Chinook is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.