OregonReservoir, 814 acres
Blue River Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-7kt
SW, gusts 11
High 47°F, rain 99%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
WSW, gusts 8
High 47°F, rain 86%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
5-7kt
SW, gusts 10
High 46°F, rain 90%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-4kt
SW, gusts 6
High 46°F, rain 69%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SW, gusts 5
High 50°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-6kt
SW, gusts 7
High 51°F, rain 10%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
0-7kt
E, gusts 8
High 56°F, rain 6%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Blue River
Over the next 7 days on Blue River Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 11 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Wednesday 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 Blue River, 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 River Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Blue River Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: E wind 0 to 7 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Blue River Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 5 to 7 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 Blue River 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 Blue River is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.