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Big Birch Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    ENE, gusts 15

    High 45°F, rain 75%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-11kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 53°F, rain 65%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 62°F, rain 67%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-4kt

    NW, gusts 10

    High 58°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-7kt

    ENE, gusts 14

    High 57°F, rain 23%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 59°F, rain 44%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-8kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 58°F, rain 22%

    Good

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 Big Birch

Over the next 7 days on Big Birch Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday 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 Big Birch, 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.

Big Birch Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Big Birch Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 11 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 Big Birch 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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