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Sevier Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-16kt

    S, gusts 24

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-16kt

    SSW, gusts 24

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-14kt

    S, gusts 23

    High 66°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    7-15kt

    SSW, gusts 24

    High 64°F, rain 20%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    8-12kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 61°F, rain 20%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 55°F, rain 62%

    Use caution

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 Sevier

Over the next 7 days on Sevier Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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.

Sevier Lake 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.

Sevier Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sevier Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 55°F, 62% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 8 to 12 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 Sevier 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.

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