MontanaReservoir, 1,323 acres, Lewis and Clark County
Willow Creek Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-2kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 43°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
6-16kt
WSW, gusts 27
High 48°F, rain 6%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
SW, gusts 18
High 48°F, rain 16%
Good -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
ENE, gusts 8
High 37°F, rain 29%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-2kt
ESE, gusts 5
High 40°F, rain 21%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-1kt
SW, gusts 6
High 46°F, rain 16%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-3kt
W, gusts 8
High 46°F, rain 27%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Willow Creek
Over the next 7 days on Willow Creek Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Willow Creek, 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.
Willow Creek Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Willow Creek Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: W wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Willow Creek Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 9 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Willow Creek 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.
Nearby lakes
If Willow Creek is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.