MontanaNatural lake, 1,033 acres, Missoula County
Seeley Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-3kt
S, gusts 6
High 51°F, rain 91%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
3-6kt
WSW, gusts 15
High 43°F, rain 62%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 42°F, rain 73%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-2kt
ESE, gusts 5
High 44°F, rain 23%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-2kt
SSE, gusts 4
High 45°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-1kt
SSW, gusts 3
High 46°F, rain 17%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-2kt
W, gusts 4
High 46°F, rain 31%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Seeley
Over the next 7 days on Seeley Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 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.
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 Seeley, 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.
Seeley Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Seeley Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: W wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Seeley Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Seeley 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
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