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Utah Lake wind forecast

Utah Lake, Utah
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-7kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 62°F, rain 2%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 59°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0-4kt

    SSE, gusts 9

    High 59°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-6kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 60°F, rain 5%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 58°F, rain 55%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    SSE, gusts 9

    High 57°F, rain 53%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-5kt

    SE, gusts 9

    High 54°F, rain 65%

    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 Utah

Over the next 7 days on Utah Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday 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.

Utah Lake 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.

Utah Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Utah Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 57°F, 53% chance of rain. Sunday: SE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 54°F, 65% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Utah Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SE wind around 2 to 7 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Utah Lake 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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