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Mona Reservoir wind forecast

Mona Reservoir, Utah
Photo: Utah Department of Environmental Quality: Division of Water Quality, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 64°F, rain 3%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-8kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 61°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-7kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-7kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 60°F, rain 49%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-7kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 58°F, rain 48%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 54°F, rain 68%

    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 Mona

Over the next 7 days on Mona Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday 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 Mona, 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.

Mona Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Mona Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 58°F. Sunday: S wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 54°F, 68% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with S wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Mona 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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