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Thompson Reservoir wind forecast

Thompson Reservoir, Oregon
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    8-13kt

    SW, gusts 19

    High 42°F, rain 20%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 42°F, rain 22%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    6-9kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 44°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-8kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 44°F, rain 8%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-5kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 43°F, rain 9%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-5kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 43°F, rain 24%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    WNW, gusts 8

    High 44°F, rain 14%

    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 Thompson

Over the next 7 days on Thompson Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Thompson, 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.

Thompson Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Thompson Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 43°F. Sunday: WNW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 44°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 8 to 13 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Thompson 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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