WashingtonNatural lake, 1,760 acres, Adams County
Sprague Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-6kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 53°F, rain 72%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
7-10kt
SW, gusts 17
High 55°F, rain 17%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-12kt
SSW, gusts 18
High 52°F, rain 72%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
ENE, gusts 8
High 51°F, rain 18%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
SE, gusts 7
High 49°F, rain 23%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
ENE, gusts 6
High 50°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
SW, gusts 6
High 51°F, rain 16%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Sprague
Over the next 7 days on Sprague Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday 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 Sprague, 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.
Sprague Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Sprague Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 51°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Sprague Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 7 to 10 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 Sprague 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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