MinnesotaNatural lake, 1,523 acres, Kandiyohi County
Long Lake (Kandiyohi County, Minnesota) wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
8-10kt
ENE, gusts 17
High 45°F, rain 87%
Good -
TueOct 27
6-10kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 54°F, rain 36%
Good -
WedOct 28
4-7kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 63°F, rain 75%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-4kt
N, gusts 9
High 60°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
5-8kt
ENE, gusts 15
High 59°F, rain 31%
Good -
SatOct 31
6-9kt
SE, gusts 15
High 61°F, rain 46%
Good -
SunNov 1
5-7kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 60°F, rain 22%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Long
Over the next 7 days on Long Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Long, 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.
Long Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Long Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Long Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 6 to 10 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 Long 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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