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Topaz Lake wind forecast

Topaz Lake, Nevada
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    14-22kt

    SW, gusts 36

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-12kt

    WSW, gusts 21

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-3kt

    NE, gusts 7

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-7kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-9kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 59°F, rain 5%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    1-4kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 54°F, rain 35%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-5kt

    NE, gusts 9

    High 52°F, rain 33%

    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 Topaz

Over the next 7 days on Topaz Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 36 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Friday 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 Topaz, 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.

Topaz Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Topaz Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 54°F. Sunday: NE wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 9 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 Topaz 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.

Nearby lakes

If Topaz is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.