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Sutherland Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-14kt

    N, gusts 23

    High 48°F, rain 99%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-8kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 60°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    WNW, gusts 10

    High 68°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-5kt

    SSE, gusts 9

    High 68°F, rain 9%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 66°F, rain 34%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-7kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 64°F, rain 19%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-8kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 63°F, rain 36%

    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 Sutherland

Over the next 7 days on Sutherland Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Saturday 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 Sutherland, 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.

Sutherland Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sutherland Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SSE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 5 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 Sutherland 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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