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Otter Creek Reservoir wind forecast

Otter Creek Reservoir, Utah
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

    3-12kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-13kt

    S, gusts 20

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-9kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-14kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 59°F, rain 6%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-13kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 55°F, rain 45%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-11kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 53°F, rain 38%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 48°F, rain 76%

    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 Otter Creek

Over the next 7 days on Otter Creek Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Tuesday 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 Otter Creek, 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.

Otter Creek Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Otter Creek Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 4 to 11 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 48°F, 76% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Otter Creek Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 3 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 Otter Creek 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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