MontanaReservoir, 2,789 acres, Sanders County
Cabinet Gorge Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
E, gusts 9
High 55°F, rain 69%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
SW, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 95%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
S, gusts 12
High 41°F, rain 100%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2kt
ENE, gusts 4
High 45°F, rain 32%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
ENE, gusts 5
High 44°F, rain 30%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
N, gusts 4
High 47°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
WSW, gusts 4
High 48°F, rain 20%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Cabinet Gorge
Over the next 7 days on Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday 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 Cabinet Gorge, 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.
Cabinet Gorge Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Cabinet Gorge Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: N wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: WSW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Cabinet Gorge Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 5 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 Cabinet Gorge 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 Cabinet Gorge is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.