UtahReservoir, 1,014 acres, Rich County
Neponset Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-11kt
SSW, gusts 19
High 54°F, rain 2%
Good -
TueOct 27
5-13kt
WSW, gusts 24
High 50°F, rain 29%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-11kt
SW, gusts 21
High 49°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-10kt
SSW, gusts 20
High 55°F, rain 4%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-12kt
SW, gusts 22
High 53°F, rain 43%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-8kt
SW, gusts 17
High 50°F, rain 46%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-7kt
WSW, gusts 16
High 47°F, rain 59%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Neponset
Over the next 7 days on Neponset Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Neponset, 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.
Neponset Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Neponset Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 47°F, 59% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Neponset Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 3 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Neponset 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.
Nearby lakes
If Neponset is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.