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Shainin Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    12-17kt

    S, gusts 30

    High 29°F, rain 67%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    12-20kt

    S, gusts 35

    High 30°F, rain 33%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    17-25kt

    S, gusts 39

    High 32°F, rain 27%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    12-13kt

    S, gusts 24

    High 28°F, rain 19%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    12-14kt

    S, gusts 24

    High 28°F, rain 33%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-10kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 24°F, rain 33%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4kt

    S, gusts 7

    High 18°F, rain 38%

    Light wind

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 Shainin

Over the next 7 days on Shainin Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 39 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

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

Shainin Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Shainin Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 24°F. Sunday: S wind 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 18°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 7 to 10 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Shainin 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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