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Doctors Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    15-16kt

    NNE, gusts 25

    High 75°F, rain 5%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    11-15kt

    NNE, gusts 22

    High 79°F, rain 16%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    13-17kt

    NE, gusts 26

    High 79°F, rain 5%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-16kt

    NE, gusts 24

    High 81°F, rain 25%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    12-16kt

    NE, gusts 25

    High 79°F, rain 21%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-14kt

    ENE, gusts 22

    High 81°F, rain 29%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    ENE, gusts 17

    High 81°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 Doctors

Over the next 7 days on Doctors Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for 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 Doctors, 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.

Doctors Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Doctors Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 7 to 14 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 81°F. Sunday: ENE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 81°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NNE wind around 15 to 16 kt and gusts near 25 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Doctors 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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