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Emmons Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    7-12kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 40°F, rain 7%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    14-19kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 37°F, rain 84%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    6-17kt

    SSW, gusts 21

    High 39°F, rain 75%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    22-26kt

    S, gusts 37

    High 37°F, rain 95%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    22-25kt

    SSW, gusts 39

    High 31°F, rain 83%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    18-19kt

    WNW, gusts 29

    High 28°F, rain 85%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    10-13kt

    WSW, gusts 19

    High 28°F, rain 52%

    Good

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 Emmons

Over the next 7 days on Emmons Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 39 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Monday 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 Emmons, 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.

Emmons Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Emmons Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 18 to 19 kt, gusts to 29 kt, high near 28°F, 85% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 10 to 13 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 28°F, 52% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 12 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Emmons 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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