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Greenwood Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-6kt

    NNE, gusts 13

    High 44°F, rain 3%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-10kt

    SSE, gusts 21

    High 48°F, rain 18%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    8-11kt

    SSW, gusts 23

    High 65°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-7kt

    WNW, gusts 15

    High 59°F, rain 12%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 56°F, rain 22%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 57°F, rain 40%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    W, gusts 16

    High 56°F, rain 28%

    Good

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 Greenwood

Over the next 7 days on Greenwood Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Greenwood, 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.

Greenwood Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Greenwood Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: W wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with W wind around 5 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 Greenwood 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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