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NevadaNatural lake, 3,715 acres, Washoe County

Massacre Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    12-20kt

    W, gusts 32

    High 45°F, rain 13%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    2-10kt

    WNW, gusts 15

    High 44°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 50°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-10kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 50°F, rain 2%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    1-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 45°F, rain 6%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-9kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 44°F, rain 29%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-9kt

    NW, gusts 14

    High 43°F, rain 22%

    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 Massacre

Over the next 7 days on Massacre Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 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 Massacre, 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.

Massacre Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Massacre Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 2 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: NW wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 43°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Massacre Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WNW wind around 2 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 Massacre Lake 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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