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Big Eau Pleine Reservoir wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-6kt

    ENE, gusts 12

    High 52°F, rain 38%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    8-12kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 62°F, rain 15%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-9kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 69°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-6kt

    NW, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 16%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 62°F, rain 33%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 62°F, rain 46%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 63°F, rain 34%

    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 Eau Pleine

Over the next 7 days on Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Eau Pleine, 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 Eau Pleine Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Big Eau Pleine Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 62°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Big Eau Pleine Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 12 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Big Eau Pleine 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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