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Navajo Reservoir wind forecast

Navajo Reservoir, New Mexico
Photo: Timthefinn at English Wikipedia, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-4kt

    ESE, gusts 8

    High 57°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    0-7kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-8kt

    E, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 19%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-7kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 60°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    1-4kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 56°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    5-6kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 54°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Navajo

Over the next 7 days on Navajo Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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.

Navajo Reservoir is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Navajo Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Navajo Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 56°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: S wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 54°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Navajo 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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