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Mud Lake (Jefferson County, Idaho) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-8kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 55°F, rain 84%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    8-14kt

    SW, gusts 25

    High 46°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-10kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 48°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-3kt

    NNE, gusts 7

    High 52°F, rain 12%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    3kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 52°F, rain 34%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    SE, gusts 9

    High 51°F, rain 44%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 50°F, rain 41%

    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 Mud

Over the next 7 days on Mud Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Wednesday 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 Mud, 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.

Mud Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Mud Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 3 to 10 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Mud 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.

Nearby lakes

If Mud is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.