IdahoReservoir, 1,387 acres
Ririe Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
10-13kt
S, gusts 24
High 58°F, rain 56%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
6-21kt
SW, gusts 39
High 45°F, rain 10%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
3-12kt
SSW, gusts 21
High 46°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-11kt
SSE, gusts 19
High 55°F, rain 5%
Good -
FriOct 30
4-12kt
S, gusts 21
High 52°F, rain 49%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-7kt
S, gusts 13
High 50°F, rain 67%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
5-9kt
SW, gusts 17
High 49°F, rain 46%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Ririe
Over the next 7 days on Ririe Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 39 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Ririe, 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.
Ririe Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Ririe Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F, 67% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Ririe Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Ririe 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.
Nearby lakes
If Ririe is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.