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Rye Patch Reservoir wind forecast

Rye Patch Reservoir, Nevada
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    9-17kt

    WSW, gusts 27

    High 62°F, rain 3%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 58°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-6kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 58°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-8kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 58°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    SW, gusts 9

    High 55°F, rain 24%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    NNW, gusts 11

    High 53°F, rain 29%

    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 Rye Patch

Over the next 7 days on Rye Patch Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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.

Rye Patch Reservoir is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Rye Patch Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Rye Patch Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: NNW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 53°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Rye Patch Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Rye Patch 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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