WyomingNatural lake, 1,262 acres, Sublette County
New Fork Lakes wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-7kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 43°F, rain 5%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
3-8kt
SW, gusts 16
High 36°F, rain 11%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 38°F, rain 4%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-6kt
SE, gusts 14
High 43°F, rain 13%
Good -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
SE, gusts 14
High 44°F, rain 57%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-5kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 42°F, rain 70%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
5kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 43°F, rain 56%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on New Fork Lakes
Over the next 7 days on New Fork Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 New Fork Lakes, 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.
New Fork Lakes forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for New Fork Lakes this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 42°F, 70% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 43°F, 56% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on New Fork Lakes this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 3 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 New Fork Lakes 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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