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Almond Lake wind forecast

Almond Lake, New York
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-9kt

    WNW, gusts 16

    High 68°F, rain 2%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-3kt

    NE, gusts 8

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-8kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 71°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-7kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 69°F, rain 3%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    WSW, gusts 7

    High 66°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 42%

    Good

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 Almond

Over the next 7 days on Almond Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and 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 Almond, 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.

Almond Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Almond Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 66°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Almond 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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