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Harlequin Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    2-4kt

    NE, gusts 9

    High 44°F, rain 64%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    9-12kt

    NE, gusts 20

    High 44°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-11kt

    NE, gusts 15

    High 40°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-5kt

    ENE, gusts 9

    High 40°F, rain 3%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-8kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 43°F, rain 76%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    ESE, gusts 10

    High 43°F, rain 76%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    E, gusts 10

    High 41°F, rain 68%

    Use caution

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 Harlequin

Over the next 7 days on Harlequin Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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.

Harlequin Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Harlequin Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Harlequin Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 43°F, 76% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 41°F, 68% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with NE wind around 5 to 11 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Harlequin 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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