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Okamanpeedan Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    9-11kt

    ENE, gusts 17

    High 52°F, rain 87%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 61°F, rain 5%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-11kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 69°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    4kt

    NNE, gusts 8

    High 65°F, rain 5%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    4-7kt

    ESE, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 42%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-9kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 64°F, rain 53%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 63°F, rain 22%

    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 Okamanpeedan

Over the next 7 days on Okamanpeedan Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 19 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Okamanpeedan, 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.

Okamanpeedan Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Okamanpeedan Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 64°F, 53% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 6 to 11 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Okamanpeedan 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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