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Taylor Park Reservoir wind forecast

Taylor Park Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: United States Bureau of Reclamation, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-6kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 43°F, rain 1%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-10kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 46°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-8kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 47°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 49°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-6kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 48°F, rain 35%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 45°F, rain 32%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 44°F, rain 78%

    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 Taylor Park

Over the next 7 days on Taylor Park Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 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 Taylor Park, 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.

Taylor Park Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Taylor Park Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 45°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 44°F, 78% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 4 to 10 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 Taylor Park 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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