UtahReservoir, 2,991 acres, Duchesne County
Starvation Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 54°F, rain 3%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
SSE, gusts 16
High 56°F, rain 1%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-7kt
SW, gusts 14
High 56°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-6kt
E, gusts 13
High 55°F, rain 2%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-4kt
SE, gusts 11
High 53°F, rain 42%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 51°F, rain 46%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 48°F, rain 69%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Starvation
Over the next 7 days on Starvation Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Starvation, 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.
Starvation Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Starvation Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: WSW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 48°F, 69% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Starvation Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 6 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 Starvation 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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