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Cuthbert Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    21-25kt

    NE, gusts 29

    High 81°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    18-20kt

    NNE, gusts 23

    High 82°F, rain 40%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    12-13kt

    NE, gusts 15

    High 83°F, rain 37%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-10kt

    E, gusts 12

    High 83°F, rain 23%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-6kt

    ENE, gusts 10

    High 82°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    6-9kt

    ENE, gusts 14

    High 83°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    6-8kt

    E, gusts 12

    High 83°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Cuthbert

Over the next 7 days on Cuthbert Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 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 Cuthbert, 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.

Cuthbert Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Cuthbert Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: E wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with E wind around 8 to 10 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 Cuthbert 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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