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OregonNatural lake, 92 acres, Harney County

Foster Lake (Harney County, Oregon) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    9-15kt

    WSW, gusts 23

    High 45°F, rain 58%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    6-8kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 45°F, rain 12%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-10kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 48°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-8kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 48°F, rain 5%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 46°F, rain 7%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-7kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 46°F, rain 16%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    WNW, gusts 17

    High 46°F, rain 19%

    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 Foster

Over the next 7 days on Foster Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Foster, 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.

Foster Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Foster Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: WNW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with WSW wind around 6 to 10 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Foster 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.

Nearby lakes

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