IdahoReservoir, 578 acres, Blaine County
Little Wood River Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-9kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 55°F, rain 52%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-9kt
WSW, gusts 15
High 47°F, rain 1%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-10kt
SW, gusts 15
High 48°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-7kt
E, gusts 11
High 54°F, rain 20%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-7kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 52°F, rain 30%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-6kt
SSE, gusts 10
High 51°F, rain 51%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
WSW, gusts 12
High 51°F, rain 41%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Little Wood River
Over the next 7 days on Little Wood River Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Little Wood River, 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.
Little Wood River Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Little Wood River Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 51°F, 51% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 51°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Little Wood River Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 10 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Little Wood River 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.
Nearby lakes
If Little Wood River is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.