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East Twin Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-4kt

    NW, gusts 11

    High 66°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    1-3kt

    NNW, gusts 8

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0-2kt

    SSW, gusts 6

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    0-3kt

    WNW, gusts 9

    High 70°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-3kt

    NW, gusts 6

    High 65°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    SSW, gusts 8

    High 65°F, rain 22%

    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 East Twin

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

Thursday 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.

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 East Twin, 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.

East Twin Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for East Twin Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 65°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 65°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 2 to 5 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 East Twin 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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