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Twin Lakes Reservoir wind forecast

Twin Lakes Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-6kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 48°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    4-9kt

    WSW, gusts 21

    High 50°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-10kt

    WSW, gusts 24

    High 50°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-7kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 51°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-6kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 50°F, rain 20%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-6kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 48°F, rain 21%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-7kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 46°F, rain 74%

    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 Twin Lakes

Over the next 7 days on Twin Lakes Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Twin Lakes, 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.

Twin Lakes Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Twin Lakes Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: SSW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 46°F, 74% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 4 to 9 kt and gusts near 21 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Twin Lakes 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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