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Little Washoe Lake wind forecast

Little Washoe Lake, Nevada
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    15-28kt

    SSW, gusts 45

    High 60°F, rain 2%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-10kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    1-3kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 55°F, rain 10%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-5kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 50°F, rain 37%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    1-4kt

    NE, gusts 8

    High 48°F, rain 32%

    Light wind

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 Washoe

Over the next 7 days on Little Washoe Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 45 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Friday 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 Little Washoe, 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 Washoe Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Little Washoe Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: NE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Little Washoe Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 11 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Little Washoe Lake 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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