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Kokhanok Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    9-16kt

    W, gusts 26

    High 47°F, rain 58%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    2-6kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 45°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    8-13kt

    ESE, gusts 23

    High 44°F, rain 86%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-9kt

    ESE, gusts 27

    High 44°F, rain 97%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    2kt

    SE, gusts 10

    High 43°F, rain 86%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    1-3kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 40°F, rain 61%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    2-3kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 37°F, rain 47%

    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 Kokhanok

Over the next 7 days on Kokhanok Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Tuesday 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 Kokhanok, 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.

Kokhanok Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kokhanok Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 40°F, 61% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kokhanok 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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