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Flaming Gorge Reservoir wind forecast

Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Utah
Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-11kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 56°F, rain 1%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-4kt

    NW, gusts 13

    High 54°F, rain 5%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    2-3kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 53°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-10kt

    SSE, gusts 19

    High 58°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    6-10kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 56°F, rain 27%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-6kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 55°F, rain 28%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    7-13kt

    SSW, gusts 21

    High 51°F, rain 55%

    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 Flaming Gorge

Over the next 7 days on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Friday 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.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Flaming Gorge Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: SSW wind 7 to 13 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 51°F, 55% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 10 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 Flaming 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.

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