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Citellus Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    7-9kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 31°F, rain 29%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-13kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 35°F, rain 62%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    8-9kt

    SSE, gusts 20

    High 33°F, rain 64%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-12kt

    SSW, gusts 25

    High 31°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-6kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 29°F, rain 35%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-5kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 27°F, rain 22%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4kt

    WSW, gusts 9

    High 23°F, rain 11%

    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 Citellus

Over the next 7 days on Citellus Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday 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 Citellus, 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.

Citellus Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Citellus Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: W wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 27°F. Sunday: WSW wind 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 23°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Citellus 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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