7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
9-13kt
WSW, gusts 21
High 59°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
3-6kt
NNW, gusts 10
High 56°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
0-4kt
W, gusts 7
High 57°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-3kt
S, gusts 6
High 57°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-5kt
WNW, gusts 9
High 53°F, rain 10%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-4kt
WSW, gusts 8
High 48°F, rain 29%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-7kt
NNW, gusts 11
High 47°F, rain 27%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Pyramid
Over the next 7 days on Pyramid Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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.
Pyramid Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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: WSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: NNW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 47°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 NNW wind around 3 to 6 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.
Nearby lakes
If Pyramid is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.