WisconsinNatural lake, 1,197 acres, Forest County
Little Rice Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
NE, gusts 11
High 49°F, rain 20%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
6-9kt
SE, gusts 19
High 54°F, rain 29%
Good -
WedOct 28
4-7kt
SSW, gusts 17
High 66°F, rain 47%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
NW, gusts 12
High 63°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
WNW, gusts 11
High 59°F, rain 19%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-5kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 59°F, rain 38%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
SW, gusts 11
High 61°F, rain 34%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Little Rice
Over the next 7 days on Little Rice Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday 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 Little Rice, 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.
Little Rice Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Little Rice Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 61°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Little Rice Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 6 to 9 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Little Rice 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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