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Baker Lake wind forecast

Baker Lake, Washington
Photo: Lhb1239, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-5kt

    SSW, gusts 4

    High 51°F, rain 67%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-5kt

    SSW, gusts 7

    High 48°F, rain 100%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-3kt

    SW, gusts 2

    High 43°F, rain 82%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-4kt

    ENE, gusts 4

    High 47°F, rain 22%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-3kt

    ENE, gusts 4

    High 47°F, rain 14%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-2kt

    ENE, gusts 3

    High 49°F, rain 6%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-2kt

    ENE, gusts 2

    High 52°F, rain 6%

    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 Baker

Over the next 7 days on Baker Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 7 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

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 Baker, 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.

Baker Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Baker Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 2 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with ENE wind around 0 to 2 kt and gusts near 3 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Baker 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

If Baker is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.