OregonReservoir, 1,440 acres, Umatilla County
Cold Springs Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-8kt
SW, gusts 16
High 56°F, rain 28%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
7-14kt
WSW, gusts 24
High 56°F, rain 5%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
7-13kt
SW, gusts 23
High 54°F, rain 19%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
NNE, gusts 9
High 50°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 49°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 48°F, rain 10%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2kt
WSW, gusts 6
High 48°F, rain 16%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Cold Springs
Over the next 7 days on Cold Springs Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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 Cold Springs, 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.
Cold Springs Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Cold Springs Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NNW wind 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Cold Springs Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 2 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Cold Springs 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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