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NevadaNatural lake, 1,345 acres, Washoe County

New Year Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    12-17kt

    W, gusts 28

    High 41°F, rain 38%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    4-10kt

    W, gusts 18

    High 42°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 46°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-11kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 46°F, rain 3%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-9kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 42°F, rain 10%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-9kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 41°F, rain 32%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    NW, gusts 17

    High 41°F, rain 24%

    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 New Year

Over the next 7 days on New Year Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Year, 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 Year Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for New Year Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: NW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 41°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

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