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MichiganNatural lake, 456 acres, Ingham County

Lake Lansing wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-6kt

    NE, gusts 14

    High 62°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    4-6kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 62°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-6kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 70°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-10kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 72°F, rain 30%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    NW, gusts 12

    High 68°F, rain 12%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 67°F, rain 15%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 66°F, rain 36%

    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 Lansing

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

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Lansing, 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 Lansing forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Lansing this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 67°F. Sunday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 66°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 6 to 10 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Lansing 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.

Nearby lakes

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