ColoradoReservoir, 8,944 acres, Gunnison County
Blue Mesa Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 53°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-8kt
WSW, gusts 15
High 57°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-10kt
W, gusts 22
High 58°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
ENE, gusts 12
High 59°F, rain 3%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
SW, gusts 11
High 56°F, rain 33%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-5kt
W, gusts 11
High 53°F, rain 36%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
N, gusts 14
High 51°F, rain 78%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Blue Mesa
Over the next 7 days on Blue Mesa Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday 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 Blue Mesa, 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.
Blue Mesa Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Blue Mesa Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: N wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 51°F, 78% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Blue Mesa Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 2 to 8 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Blue Mesa 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
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