UtahReservoir, 153 acres, Cache County
Newton Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-8kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 59°F, rain 26%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
WSW, gusts 9
High 51°F, rain 19%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 53°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-5kt
S, gusts 12
High 57°F, rain 9%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 55°F, rain 48%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
S, gusts 8
High 53°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
WSW, gusts 9
High 52°F, rain 56%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Newton
Over the next 7 days on Newton Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday. 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 Newton, 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.
Newton Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Newton Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 53°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 52°F, 56% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Newton Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 2 to 8 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Newton 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.
Nearby lakes
If Newton is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.