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Warm Springs Reservoir wind forecast

Warm Springs Reservoir, Oregon
Photo: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-16kt

    WSW, gusts 21

    High 49°F, rain 46%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    5-9kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 49°F, rain 7%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-10kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 51°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-2kt

    NE, gusts 5

    High 51°F, rain 3%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    1-2kt

    SW, gusts 6

    High 49°F, rain 8%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-2kt

    SW, gusts 6

    High 49°F, rain 12%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    WNW, gusts 8

    High 48°F, rain 20%

    Light wind

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 Warm Springs

Over the next 7 days on Warm Springs Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Warm Springs, 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.

Warm Springs Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Warm Springs Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WNW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 4 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 Warm Springs 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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