MontanaNatural lake, 1,180 acres, Toole County
Aloe Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-9kt
SE, gusts 16
High 44°F, rain 1%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-14kt
W, gusts 24
High 50°F, rain 25%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
NW, gusts 15
High 47°F, rain 14%
Good -
ThuOct 29
4-6kt
NNE, gusts 11
High 37°F, rain 17%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
SE, gusts 10
High 38°F, rain 23%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-4kt
SW, gusts 9
High 44°F, rain 10%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
WNW, gusts 11
High 45°F, rain 25%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Aloe
Over the next 7 days on Aloe Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Wednesday 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 Aloe, 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.
Aloe Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Aloe Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Aloe Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with NW wind around 3 to 9 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 Aloe 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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