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Palo Duro Reservoir wind forecast

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    9-16kt

    S, gusts 22

    High 68°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    9-16kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 72°F, rain 5%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    9-18kt

    SW, gusts 25

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    10-12kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 75°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    9-14kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 68°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    9-12kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 71°F, rain 16%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-10kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 70°F, rain 27%

    Good

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 Palo Duro

Over the next 7 days on Palo Duro Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Monday, Thursday, Friday. 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 Palo Duro, 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.

Palo Duro Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Palo Duro Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 9 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 71°F. Sunday: SSW wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 70°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Palo Duro Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 9 to 12 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Palo Duro 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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