North DakotaNatural lake, 1,646 acres, Mountrail County
Powers Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-12kt
SE, gusts 20
High 43°F, rain 2%
Good -
TueOct 27
8-14kt
SE, gusts 22
High 41°F, rain 72%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
6-17kt
W, gusts 25
High 50°F, rain 5%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-9kt
NW, gusts 17
High 46°F, rain 5%
Good -
FriOct 30
6-9kt
E, gusts 18
High 41°F, rain 34%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-6kt
WSW, gusts 12
High 46°F, rain 28%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-9kt
SE, gusts 17
High 49°F, rain 20%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Powers
Over the next 7 days on Powers Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Monday 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 Powers, 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.
Powers Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Powers Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: SE wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Powers Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SE wind around 5 to 12 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 Powers 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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