OregonNatural lake, 3,583 acres, Klamath County
Odell Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
9-13kt
W, gusts 20
High 38°F, rain 83%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-5kt
W, gusts 13
High 37°F, rain 49%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4-8kt
WSW, gusts 15
High 37°F, rain 32%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
SW, gusts 12
High 36°F, rain 34%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2kt
SW, gusts 9
High 37°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
S, gusts 8
High 39°F, rain 21%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 42°F, rain 7%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Odell
Over the next 7 days on Odell Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Monday 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 Odell, 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.
Odell Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Odell Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 39°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 42°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Odell Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 9 to 13 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 Odell 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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