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Scooteney Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 54°F, rain 15%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-9kt

    SSW, gusts 19

    High 57°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-11kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 53°F, rain 30%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-4kt

    NNE, gusts 9

    High 51°F, rain 26%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    WNW, gusts 9

    High 49°F, rain 13%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    3-4kt

    NW, gusts 8

    High 49°F, rain 9%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    WSW, gusts 7

    High 50°F, rain 15%

    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 Scooteney

Over the next 7 days on Scooteney Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Scooteney, 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.

Scooteney Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Scooteney Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 6 to 9 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Scooteney 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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