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Cunningham Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-7kt

    ESE, gusts 13

    High 73°F, rain 22%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 67°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 74°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    3kt

    NE, gusts 7

    High 73°F, rain 28%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    4-7kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 72°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 68°F, rain 51%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4kt

    SSE, gusts 9

    High 66°F, rain 25%

    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 Cunningham

Over the next 7 days on Cunningham Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, Friday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Cunningham, 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.

Cunningham Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Cunningham Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 68°F, 51% chance of rain. Sunday: SSE wind 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 66°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with ESE wind around 6 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Cunningham 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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