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WyomingNatural lake, 3,819 acres, Albany County

Post Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-9kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 51°F, rain 21%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    20-30kt

    W, gusts 46

    High 52°F, rain 1%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    11-18kt

    WSW, gusts 27

    High 55°F, rain 8%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-9kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 15%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-7kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 58°F, rain 17%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 57°F, rain 45%

    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 Post

Over the next 7 days on Post Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 46 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Post, 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.

Post Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Post Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 58°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with SW wind around 4 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 Post 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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