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Kanisokrok Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    9-10kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 40°F, rain 52%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    11-13kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 41°F, rain 60%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    15-18kt

    SE, gusts 26

    High 38°F, rain 81%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-17kt

    ESE, gusts 27

    High 37°F, rain 55%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    10-12kt

    ESE, gusts 20

    High 38°F, rain 70%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 35°F, rain 53%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 31°F, rain 25%

    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 Kanisokrok

Over the next 7 days on Kanisokrok Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Kanisokrok, 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.

Kanisokrok Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kanisokrok Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 35°F, 53% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 31°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 9 to 10 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kanisokrok 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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