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Willow Creek Reservoir wind forecast

Willow Creek Reservoir, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-9kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 50°F, rain 25%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-15kt

    WSW, gusts 26

    High 54°F, rain 0%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    1-14kt

    WSW, gusts 26

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-8kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 57°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-9kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 57°F, rain 15%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    0-6kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 54°F, rain 23%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    0-7kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 53°F, rain 67%

    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 Willow Creek

Over the next 7 days on Willow Creek Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Willow Creek, 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.

Willow Creek Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Willow Creek Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 0 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 54°F. Sunday: WSW wind 0 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 53°F, 67% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Willow Creek Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 3 to 9 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Willow Creek 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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