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Kangaroo Lake wind forecast

Kangaroo Lake, Wisconsin
Photo: Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-10kt

    NNE, gusts 14

    High 49°F, rain 13%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-9kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 54°F, rain 9%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-10kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 23%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-7kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 62°F, rain 33%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    WNW, gusts 8

    High 56°F, rain 16%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-9kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 57°F, rain 35%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 58°F, rain 36%

    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 Kangaroo

Over the next 7 days on Kangaroo Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Monday 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 Kangaroo, 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.

Kangaroo Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kangaroo Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NNE wind around 7 to 10 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 Kangaroo 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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