OregonReservoir, 2,861 acres
Prineville Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-10kt
SW, gusts 18
High 46°F, rain 58%
Good -
TueOct 27
5-8kt
W, gusts 16
High 46°F, rain 30%
Good -
WedOct 28
9-13kt
SW, gusts 20
High 45°F, rain 3%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
SW, gusts 12
High 45°F, rain 15%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 45°F, rain 6%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-5kt
W, gusts 10
High 44°F, rain 22%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 9%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Prineville
Over the next 7 days on Prineville Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Prineville, 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.
Prineville Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Prineville Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Prineville Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 9 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 Prineville 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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