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Chilchukabena Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    6-11kt

    SW, gusts 29

    High 39°F, rain 94%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    1-2kt

    NW, gusts 5

    High 38°F, rain 17%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-2kt

    NE, gusts 8

    High 31°F, rain 46%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-2kt

    NE, gusts 8

    High 34°F, rain 28%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    0-1kt

    ENE, gusts 5

    High 35°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    0kt

    Variable, gusts 4

    High 32°F, rain 25%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-1kt

    SW, gusts 5

    High 27°F, rain 24%

    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 Chilchukabena

Over the next 7 days on Chilchukabena Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 0 kt.

Tuesday 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 Chilchukabena, 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.

Chilchukabena Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Chilchukabena Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: SW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 27°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with NW wind around 1 to 2 kt and gusts near 5 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Chilchukabena 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.

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