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Silverwood Lake wind forecast

Silverwood Lake, California
Photo: User:Reallyprettysad, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-11kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-9kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-8kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 61°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    7-11kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 56°F, rain 14%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-10kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 54°F, rain 18%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 52°F, rain 63%

    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 Silverwood

Over the next 7 days on Silverwood Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 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.

On a lake the size of Silverwood, 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.

Silverwood Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Silverwood Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 54°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 52°F, 63% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 10 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Silverwood 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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