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Berg Lakes wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    1-4kt

    WNW, gusts 7

    High 38°F, rain 54%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    1-9kt

    NNE, gusts 13

    High 37°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    NE, gusts 7

    High 45°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    ENE, gusts 9

    High 42°F, rain 44%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    14-19kt

    ESE, gusts 38

    High 43°F, rain 93%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 41°F, rain 88%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    E, gusts 15

    High 40°F, rain 83%

    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 Berg Lakes

Over the next 7 days on Berg Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 38 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Berg Lakes, 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.

Berg Lakes forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Berg Lakes this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: E wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 41°F, 88% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 40°F, 83% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Berg Lakes this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with E wind around 6 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 Berg Lakes 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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