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Lake Sherburne wind forecast

Lake Sherburne, Montana
Photo: GlacierNPS, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-2kt

    ENE, gusts 4

    High 50°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    12-15kt

    WSW, gusts 27

    High 44°F, rain 69%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 41°F, rain 88%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    E, gusts 9

    High 34°F, rain 40%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    SSW, gusts 8

    High 40°F, rain 16%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    6-9kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 42°F, rain 15%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 43°F, rain 23%

    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 Sherburne

Over the next 7 days on Lake Sherburne, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Sherburne, 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 Sherburne forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Sherburne this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 42°F. Sunday: WSW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 43°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SW wind around 6 to 9 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 Lake Sherburne 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

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