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Bonny Reservoir wind forecast

Bonny Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-14kt

    NNW, gusts 20

    High 56°F, rain 39%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-12kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-7kt

    N, gusts 13

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-7kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-9kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 68°F, rain 18%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-10kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 64°F, rain 11%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 64°F, rain 29%

    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 Bonny

Over the next 7 days on Bonny Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Bonny, 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.

Bonny Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Bonny Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 4 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SSE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 12 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Bonny 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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