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Fern Ridge Reservoir wind forecast

Fern Ridge Reservoir, Oregon
Photo: Bill Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-12kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 55°F, rain 95%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-4kt

    WSW, gusts 9

    High 56°F, rain 51%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    4-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 52°F, rain 83%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 52°F, rain 74%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    0-2kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 53°F, rain 22%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    1kt

    SW, gusts 5

    High 53°F, rain 12%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-2kt

    ENE, gusts 7

    High 56°F, rain 5%

    Light wind

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 Fern Ridge

Over the next 7 days on Fern Ridge Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Fern Ridge, 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.

Fern Ridge Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Fern Ridge Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 11 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Fern Ridge 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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