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NevadaNatural lake, 2,641 acres, Elko County

Snow Water Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-13kt

    SW, gusts 22

    High 60°F, rain 5%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-6kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 54°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 53°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 54°F, rain 15%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 52°F, rain 34%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-4kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 49°F, rain 44%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 46°F, rain 47%

    Use caution

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 Snow Water

Over the next 7 days on Snow Water Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Thursday 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 Snow Water, 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.

Snow Water Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Snow Water Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WNW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Snow Water 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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