WyomingReservoir, 834 acres, Fremont County
Pilot Butte Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-3kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 53°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-16kt
W, gusts 22
High 52°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-13kt
W, gusts 16
High 53°F, rain 1%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-7kt
NNW, gusts 9
High 54°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 56°F, rain 8%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 55°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
WNW, gusts 8
High 53°F, rain 35%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Pilot Butte
Over the next 7 days on Pilot Butte Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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.
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 Pilot Butte, 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.
Pilot Butte Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Pilot Butte Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NNW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: WNW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 53°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Pilot Butte Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with W wind around 3 to 13 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 Pilot Butte 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
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