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Frazer Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    4-8kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 47°F, rain 18%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-4kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 46°F, rain 19%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    8-12kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 46°F, rain 100%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-15kt

    SSE, gusts 24

    High 46°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    13-14kt

    SSW, gusts 25

    High 43°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 41°F, rain 80%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-7kt

    NNW, gusts 10

    High 39°F, rain 38%

    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 Frazer

Over the next 7 days on Frazer Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Saturday 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 Frazer, 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.

Frazer Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Frazer Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 41°F, 80% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Frazer 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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