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Lake Pateros wind forecast

Lake Pateros, Washington
Photo: Surachit, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-2kt

    NNE, gusts 6

    High 56°F, rain 56%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    0-6kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 58°F, rain 4%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    0-1kt

    SW, gusts 5

    High 52°F, rain 28%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-3kt

    NNE, gusts 8

    High 46°F, rain 58%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-2kt

    N, gusts 6

    High 47°F, rain 37%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 48°F, rain 13%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 49°F, rain 5%

    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 Pateros

Over the next 7 days on Lake Pateros, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 0 kt.

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 Pateros, 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 Pateros forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Pateros this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 48°F. Sunday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 0 to 6 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Pateros 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 Pateros is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.