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Wild Horse Reservoir wind forecast

Wild Horse Reservoir, Nevada
Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    8-20kt

    SW, gusts 27

    High 54°F, rain 11%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-11kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 49°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-11kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 51°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-12kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 53°F, rain 5%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-10kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 50°F, rain 17%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-8kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 48°F, rain 43%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-10kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 45°F, rain 41%

    Good

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 Wild Horse

Over the next 7 days on Wild Horse Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Wild Horse, 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.

Wild Horse Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Wild Horse Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: WNW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 12 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Wild Horse 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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