OregonReservoir, 751 acres, Baker County
Thief Valley Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-10kt
E, gusts 14
High 52°F, rain 83%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-6kt
S, gusts 8
High 49°F, rain 50%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 52°F, rain 23%
Good -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
SE, gusts 10
High 51°F, rain 24%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
NW, gusts 7
High 50°F, rain 16%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-2kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 50°F, rain 24%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
NNW, gusts 8
High 50°F, rain 24%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Thief Valley
Over the next 7 days on Thief Valley Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Thief Valley, 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.
Thief Valley Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Thief Valley Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: NNW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Thief Valley Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with E wind around 5 to 10 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 Thief Valley 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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