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Chandler Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    14-20kt

    SSW, gusts 29

    High 27°F, rain 54%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    17-21kt

    S, gusts 32

    High 29°F, rain 66%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    22-24kt

    S, gusts 33

    High 28°F, rain 60%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    15-18kt

    S, gusts 27

    High 25°F, rain 26%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    15-18kt

    S, gusts 26

    High 26°F, rain 59%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    10-13kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 23°F, rain 38%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-7kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 16°F, rain 37%

    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 Chandler

Over the next 7 days on Chandler Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Chandler, 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.

Chandler Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Chandler Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 10 to 13 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 23°F. Sunday: S wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 16°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 10 to 13 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 Chandler 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 Chandler is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.