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Lahontan Reservoir wind forecast

Lahontan Reservoir, Nevada
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-20kt

    WSW, gusts 33

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    1-5kt

    NE, gusts 10

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    0-3kt

    ESE, gusts 7

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-3kt

    ESE, gusts 8

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 58°F, rain 7%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    1-3kt

    W, gusts 8

    High 54°F, rain 23%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    N, gusts 9

    High 51°F, rain 29%

    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 Lahontan

Over the next 7 days on Lahontan Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Lahontan, 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.

Lahontan Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lahontan Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 54°F. Sunday: N wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 51°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with NE wind around 1 to 5 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lahontan 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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