UtahReservoir, 1,052 acres, Garfield County
Panguitch Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-7kt
S, gusts 15
High 50°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-7kt
SSW, gusts 17
High 51°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-6kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 49°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-9kt
S, gusts 18
High 48°F, rain 13%
Good -
FriOct 30
4-8kt
S, gusts 18
High 44°F, rain 53%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-8kt
S, gusts 17
High 42°F, rain 56%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
4-6kt
S, gusts 17
High 37°F, rain 77%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Panguitch
Over the next 7 days on Panguitch Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Thursday 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.
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 Panguitch, 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.
Panguitch Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Panguitch Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 42°F, 56% chance of rain. Sunday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 37°F, 77% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Panguitch Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 9 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Panguitch 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 Panguitch is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.