New MexicoReservoir, 1,257 acres, San Juan County
Morgan Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
E, gusts 7
High 60°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-6kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 64°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-7kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 63°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-7kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 65°F, rain 15%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-8kt
SE, gusts 12
High 61°F, rain 43%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SSE, gusts 7
High 59°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
10-14kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 56°F, rain 74%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Morgan
Over the next 7 days on Morgan Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Morgan, 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.
Morgan Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Morgan Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SSE wind 10 to 14 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 56°F, 74% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Morgan Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ESE wind around 3 to 7 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 Morgan 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.
Nearby lakes
If Morgan is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.