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Silver Jack Reservoir wind forecast

Silver Jack 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

    3-4kt

    WSW, gusts 9

    High 51°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    4-7kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-5kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 57°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-6kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 54°F, rain 37%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-2kt

    WSW, gusts 8

    High 50°F, rain 43%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-2kt

    SW, gusts 9

    High 48°F, rain 83%

    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 Silver Jack

Over the next 7 days on Silver Jack Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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.

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 Silver Jack, 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.

Silver Jack Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Silver Jack Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: SW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 48°F, 83% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Silver Jack 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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