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Strawberry Reservoir wind forecast

Strawberry Reservoir, Utah
Photo: Scott Catron, CC BY 2.5

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-8kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 49°F, rain 3%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-10kt

    SW, gusts 19

    High 49°F, rain 3%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 49°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-7kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 50°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 47°F, rain 49%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-6kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 45°F, rain 62%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    6-8kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 41°F, rain 76%

    Good

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 Strawberry

Over the next 7 days on Strawberry Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Sunday 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.

Strawberry Reservoir 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.

Strawberry Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Strawberry Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 45°F, 62% chance of rain. Sunday: S wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 41°F, 76% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Strawberry 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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