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Boles Meadow wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-14kt

    WNW, gusts 22

    High 46°F, rain 13%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    NW, gusts 16

    High 45°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-4kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 48°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    SW, gusts 19

    High 48°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-7kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 46°F, rain 10%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 45°F, rain 22%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    N, gusts 15

    High 46°F, rain 16%

    Use caution

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 Boles Meadow

Over the next 7 days on Boles Meadow, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Sunday 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 Boles Meadow, 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.

Boles Meadow forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Boles Meadow this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 45°F. Sunday: N wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 46°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Boles Meadow this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with N wind around 3 to 6 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 Boles Meadow 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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