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North DakotaNatural lake, 1,685 acres, Emmons County

Goose Lake (Emmons County, North Dakota) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    10-11kt

    E, gusts 18

    High 39°F, rain 67%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-14kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 46°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 56°F, rain 7%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-10kt

    SSE, gusts 16

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    10-13kt

    E, gusts 22

    High 50°F, rain 25%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 53°F, rain 34%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-11kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 54°F, rain 20%

    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 Goose

Over the next 7 days on Goose Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Thursday 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 Goose, 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.

Goose Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Goose Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: ESE wind 6 to 11 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 54°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 5 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 Goose 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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