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Lake Lenore wind forecast

Lake Lenore, Washington
Photo: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-11kt

    N, gusts 13

    High 55°F, rain 39%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-11kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 57°F, rain 5%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-9kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 52°F, rain 29%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-10kt

    NNE, gusts 14

    High 47°F, rain 40%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-9kt

    NNE, gusts 13

    High 46°F, rain 28%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-8kt

    N, gusts 11

    High 47°F, rain 8%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    NW, gusts 10

    High 49°F, rain 7%

    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 Lenore

Over the next 7 days on Lake Lenore, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Lenore, 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 Lenore forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Lenore this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: N wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: NW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 9 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 Lake Lenore 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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