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Lake Carmi wind forecast

Lake Carmi, Vermont
Photo: Sickter6, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 54°F, rain 34%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    NNW, gusts 10

    High 46°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-3kt

    S, gusts 8

    High 53°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    4kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 59°F, rain 27%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    0-3kt

    W, gusts 8

    High 55°F, rain 8%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    2-4kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 57°F, rain 26%

    Light wind

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 Carmi

Over the next 7 days on Lake Carmi, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Thursday 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.

On a lake the size of Carmi, 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.

Lake Carmi forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Carmi this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: SSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 4 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Carmi 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.

Nearby lakes

If Carmi is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.