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Platoro Reservoir wind forecast

Platoro Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-6kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 43°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    7-11kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 45°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-11kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 46°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-9kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 47°F, rain 8%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-7kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 43°F, rain 53%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-8kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 40°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    6-10kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 38°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Platoro

Over the next 7 days on Platoro Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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, Sunday. 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 Platoro, 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.

Platoro Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Platoro Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 40°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SW wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 38°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 7 to 11 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 Platoro 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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