WisconsinNatural lake, 2,066 acres, Wood County
Biron Flowage wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-8kt
ENE, gusts 14
High 53°F, rain 27%
Good -
TueOct 27
8-11kt
SE, gusts 18
High 64°F, rain 10%
Good -
WedOct 28
4-9kt
S, gusts 16
High 70°F, rain 54%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-7kt
WNW, gusts 13
High 67°F, rain 21%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
NNW, gusts 11
High 64°F, rain 37%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
5-8kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 63°F, rain 46%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
SW, gusts 11
High 64°F, rain 34%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Biron Flowage
Over the next 7 days on Biron Flowage, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Biron Flowage, 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.
Biron Flowage forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Biron Flowage this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Biron Flowage this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 11 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Biron Flowage 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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