ColoradoNatural lake, 1,724 acres, Adams County
Barr Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-6kt
NE, gusts 10
High 59°F, rain 19%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-8kt
ENE, gusts 16
High 68°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
ESE, gusts 18
High 69°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
1-6kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 67°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 68°F, rain 8%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
NE, gusts 12
High 64°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-7kt
SE, gusts 17
High 63°F, rain 34%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Barr
Over the next 7 days on Barr Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday 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 Barr, 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.
Barr Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Barr Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Barr Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NE wind around 4 to 6 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Barr 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.
Nearby lakes
If Barr is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.