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Cooke Dam Pond wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-6kt

    N, gusts 10

    High 57°F, rain 10%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-7kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 54°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-10kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 70°F, rain 35%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    1-5kt

    WNW, gusts 7

    High 64°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 63°F, rain 16%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 64°F, rain 31%

    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 Cooke Dam

Over the next 7 days on Cooke Dam Pond, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Thursday 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 Cooke Dam, 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.

Cooke Dam Pond forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Cooke Dam Pond this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Cooke Dam Pond this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with WSW wind around 6 to 10 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Cooke Dam Pond 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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