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Little Camas Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-14kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 55°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    4-8kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 46°F, rain 3%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 49°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 53°F, rain 10%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 52°F, rain 15%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 50°F, rain 44%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    WNW, gusts 16

    High 50°F, rain 40%

    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 Little Camas

Over the next 7 days on Little Camas Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Little Camas, 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.

Little Camas Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Little Camas Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: WNW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with W wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Little Camas 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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