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Dillon Reservoir wind forecast

Dillon Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Hogs555, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 48°F, rain 10%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-8kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 53°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-8kt

    WSW, gusts 21

    High 53°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 54°F, rain 22%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 51°F, rain 31%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 51°F, rain 72%

    Use caution

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 Dillon

Over the next 7 days on Dillon Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday 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 Dillon, 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.

Dillon Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Dillon Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 51°F, 72% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 3 to 6 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 Dillon 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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