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Townshend Lake wind forecast

Townshend Lake, Vermont
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-4kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 68°F, rain 4%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    0-2kt

    NNW, gusts 7

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 5

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-2kt

    SW, gusts 9

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 67°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-1kt

    NW, gusts 6

    High 63°F, rain 3%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-2kt

    SW, gusts 8

    High 64°F, rain 18%

    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 Townshend

Over the next 7 days on Townshend Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 0 kt.

Tuesday 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 Townshend, 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.

Townshend Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Townshend Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 2 to 4 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Townshend 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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