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Pyramid Lake wind forecast

Pyramid Lake, California
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-5kt

    NW, gusts 7

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-7kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-4kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 65°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 62°F, rain 18%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 57°F, rain 44%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    N, gusts 18

    High 55°F, rain 48%

    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 Pyramid

Over the next 7 days on Pyramid Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Pyramid, 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.

Pyramid Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Pyramid Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: N wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 55°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Pyramid Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 5 to 7 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Pyramid 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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