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Bennington Lake wind forecast

Bennington Lake, Washington
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 54°F, rain 50%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    10-12kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 54°F, rain 52%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-12kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 51°F, rain 75%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-2kt

    N, gusts 4

    High 51°F, rain 26%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    1-2kt

    WSW, gusts 4

    High 48°F, rain 22%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-1kt

    WSW, gusts 3

    High 48°F, rain 19%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-2kt

    SSW, gusts 3

    High 47°F, rain 19%

    Light wind

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 Bennington

Over the next 7 days on Bennington Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

Tuesday 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 Bennington, 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.

Bennington Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Bennington Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: SSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 47°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 12 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 Bennington 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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