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Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir wind forecast

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, California
Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-15kt

    WNW, gusts 22

    High 64°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    9-16kt

    WNW, gusts 24

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-10kt

    NNW, gusts 13

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-13kt

    WNW, gusts 19

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    7-13kt

    WNW, gusts 20

    High 56°F, rain 5%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-9kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 56°F, rain 27%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-10kt

    NNW, gusts 14

    High 58°F, rain 23%

    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 Lower Crystal Springs

Over the next 7 days on Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Friday 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 Lower Crystal Springs, 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.

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: NNW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WNW wind around 7 to 13 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lower Crystal Springs 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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