New YorkReservoir, 24,910 acres
Great Sacandaga Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-10kt
W, gusts 17
High 64°F, rain 6%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
NNE, gusts 5
High 53°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
0-2kt
SSE, gusts 6
High 55°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-5kt
SW, gusts 11
High 64°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
5-8kt
W, gusts 14
High 63°F, rain 4%
Good -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
W, gusts 7
High 60°F, rain 3%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-3kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 60°F, rain 28%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Great Sacandaga
Over the next 7 days on Great Sacandaga Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Friday 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.
Great Sacandaga Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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.
Great Sacandaga Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Great Sacandaga Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 60°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Great Sacandaga Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 5 to 8 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 Great Sacandaga 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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