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Kensico Reservoir wind forecast

Kensico Reservoir, New York
Photo: ..Lauren.., CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-5kt

    WNW, gusts 9

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-7kt

    N, gusts 14

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-3kt

    SE, gusts 6

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-7kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    N, gusts 7

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 64°F, rain 24%

    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 Kensico

Over the next 7 days on Kensico Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Kensico, 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.

Kensico Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kensico Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: N wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 67°F. Sunday: S wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 2 to 7 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kensico 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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