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North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-9kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 80°F, rain 5%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-11kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 78°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    10-13kt

    S, gusts 20

    High 82°F, rain 4%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-11kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 80°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    7-11kt

    SSE, gusts 21

    High 70°F, rain 84%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-9kt

    SSE, gusts 18

    High 75°F, rain 39%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 78°F, rain 19%

    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 North Fork Buffalo Creek

Over the next 7 days on North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Wednesday 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 Tuesday, Thursday. 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.

On a lake the size of North Fork Buffalo Creek, 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.

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 75°F. Sunday: S wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 78°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 10 to 13 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the North Fork Buffalo Creek 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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