WisconsinNatural lake, 3,501 acres, Vilas County
North Twin Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
NNE, gusts 11
High 47°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-8kt
SE, gusts 20
High 53°F, rain 47%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4-7kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 65°F, rain 76%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
WNW, gusts 11
High 60°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1-4kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 57°F, rain 16%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-5kt
S, gusts 13
High 57°F, rain 37%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
SW, gusts 11
High 60°F, rain 29%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on North Twin
Over the next 7 days on North Twin Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 20 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 North Twin, 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.
North Twin Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for North Twin Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: SW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on North Twin Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the North Twin 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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