WashingtonNatural lake, 1,093 acres, Stevens County
Loon Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 52°F, rain 83%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 49°F, rain 60%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
S, gusts 12
High 45°F, rain 88%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3kt
NE, gusts 8
High 45°F, rain 43%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1-3kt
E, gusts 6
High 44°F, rain 42%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
N, gusts 5
High 47°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
WSW, gusts 5
High 46°F, rain 10%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Loon
Over the next 7 days on Loon Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and 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 Loon, 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.
Loon Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Loon Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: N wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: WSW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Loon Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 5 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 Loon 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.
Nearby lakes
If Loon is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.