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Killeak Lakes wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    9-12kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 36°F, rain 10%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    18-19kt

    SSE, gusts 30

    High 39°F, rain 43%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    13-18kt

    SSE, gusts 28

    High 36°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    11-20kt

    ESE, gusts 29

    High 34°F, rain 73%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    11-13kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 34°F, rain 60%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    10-15kt

    NNW, gusts 21

    High 32°F, rain 56%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    8-11kt

    NW, gusts 16

    High 28°F, rain 28%

    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 Killeak Lakes

Over the next 7 days on Killeak Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 11 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Killeak Lakes, 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.

Killeak Lakes forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Killeak Lakes this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 10 to 15 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 32°F, 56% chance of rain. Sunday: NW wind 8 to 11 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 28°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Killeak Lakes this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NW wind around 8 to 11 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 Killeak Lakes 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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