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Jackson Reservoir wind forecast

Jackson Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-10kt

    NNE, gusts 16

    High 57°F, rain 65%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-8kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    ENE, gusts 12

    High 69°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 68°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-5kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 65°F, rain 16%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-12kt

    SE, gusts 23

    High 64°F, rain 31%

    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 Jackson

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

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Jackson, 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.

Jackson Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Jackson Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 65°F. Sunday: SE wind 4 to 12 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NNE wind around 4 to 10 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 Jackson 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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