MichiganReservoir, 6,816 acres, Alpena County, Montmorency County
Fletcher Pond wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-7kt
N, gusts 13
High 53°F, rain 9%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-8kt
SE, gusts 14
High 53°F, rain 9%
Good -
WedOct 28
5-7kt
S, gusts 14
High 67°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
5-9kt
WSW, gusts 17
High 65°F, rain 38%
Good -
FriOct 30
1-4kt
WNW, gusts 9
High 61°F, rain 9%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-5kt
S, gusts 10
High 61°F, rain 17%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 61°F, rain 32%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Fletcher
Over the next 7 days on Fletcher Pond, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Wednesday 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 Fletcher, 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.
Fletcher Pond forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Fletcher Pond this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 61°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Fletcher Pond this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 5 to 7 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 Fletcher 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.
Nearby lakes
If Fletcher is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.