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South Fork Reservoir wind forecast

South Fork Reservoir, Nevada
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-20kt

    WSW, gusts 28

    High 61°F, rain 2%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    1-7kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    0-5kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 57°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 58°F, rain 9%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 56°F, rain 28%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    S, gusts 7

    High 53°F, rain 44%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 49°F, rain 42%

    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 South Fork

Over the next 7 days on South Fork Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 South Fork, 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.

South Fork Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for South Fork Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: W wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on South Fork Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 2 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the South Fork 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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