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Lake Kangilipak wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    8-12kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 33°F, rain 73%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    15-19kt

    SSE, gusts 29

    High 35°F, rain 98%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    21-23kt

    SSE, gusts 32

    High 32°F, rain 87%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    11-19kt

    SSE, gusts 27

    High 29°F, rain 50%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    9-14kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 30°F, rain 80%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-8kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 26°F, rain 52%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    WNW, gusts 9

    High 20°F, rain 26%

    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 Kangilipak

Over the next 7 days on Lake Kangilipak, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 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 Kangilipak, 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.

Lake Kangilipak forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Kangilipak this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 26°F, 52% chance of rain. Sunday: WNW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 20°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with S wind around 8 to 12 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Kangilipak 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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