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OregonNatural lake, 7,922 acres, Harney County

Mud Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    11-17kt

    WSW, gusts 24

    High 46°F, rain 58%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    8-9kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 44°F, rain 12%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-11kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 48°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-6kt

    NE, gusts 10

    High 47°F, rain 6%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-5kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 43°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    WSW, gusts 9

    High 44°F, rain 19%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    6-8kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 44°F, rain 20%

    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 Mud

Over the next 7 days on Mud Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Mud, 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.

Mud Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Mud Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: WNW wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 44°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Mud 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 Mud is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.