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Ruth Lake wind forecast

Ruth Lake, California
Photo: Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-6kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 49°F, rain 19%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-7kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 52°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 54°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-6kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 52°F, rain 4%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-5kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 49°F, rain 31%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 49°F, rain 37%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-3kt

    NNW, gusts 9

    High 52°F, rain 9%

    Light wind

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 Ruth

Over the next 7 days on Ruth Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Ruth, 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.

Ruth Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Ruth Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: NNW wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WNW wind around 3 to 7 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

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