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Emigrant Lake wind forecast

Emigrant Lake, Oregon
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    NW, gusts 10

    High 47°F, rain 28%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    NW, gusts 11

    High 46°F, rain 36%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-6kt

    WNW, gusts 10

    High 47°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-6kt

    WNW, gusts 10

    High 46°F, rain 13%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-4kt

    W, gusts 9

    High 46°F, rain 8%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    1-3kt

    W, gusts 8

    High 47°F, rain 21%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    ENE, gusts 7

    High 50°F, rain 8%

    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 Emigrant

Over the next 7 days on Emigrant Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 11 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Emigrant, 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.

Emigrant Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Emigrant Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: ENE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 50°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NW wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Emigrant 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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