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Higgins Lake wind forecast

Higgins Lake, Michigan
Photo: Hgjudd, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5kt

    N, gusts 12

    High 55°F, rain 12%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-8kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 55°F, rain 1%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-10kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 64°F, rain 49%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 62°F, rain 11%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    5kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 61°F, rain 24%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 62°F, rain 36%

    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 Higgins

Over the next 7 days on Higgins Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 18 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.

Higgins 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.

Higgins Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Higgins Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 62°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Higgins 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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