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Curwensville Lake wind forecast

Curwensville Lake, Pennsylvania
Photo: Georgie lennon8705, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    2-6kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 68°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    0-2kt

    NE, gusts 4

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    2-5kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-6kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 72°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 71°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    0-3kt

    SSE, gusts 8

    High 69°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 67°F, rain 50%

    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 Curwensville

Over the next 7 days on Curwensville Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Curwensville, 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.

Curwensville Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Curwensville Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 69°F. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 67°F, 50% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Curwensville 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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