NevadaNatural lake, 3,172 acres, Nye County
Dry Lake (Nye County, Nevada) wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
9-17kt
SSW, gusts 22
High 59°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
5-14kt
SSW, gusts 19
High 59°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-8kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 57°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
9-17kt
S, gusts 21
High 54°F, rain 4%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
6-13kt
SSW, gusts 17
High 52°F, rain 26%
Good -
SatOct 31
6-13kt
S, gusts 18
High 47°F, rain 44%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
NW, gusts 9
High 43°F, rain 52%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Dry
Over the next 7 days on Dry Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Dry, 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.
Dry Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Dry Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 6 to 13 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: NW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 43°F, 52% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Dry Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 14 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 Dry 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 Dry is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.