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Lake Michigamme wind forecast

Lake Michigamme, Michigan
Photo: ccb056, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-5kt

    NNE, gusts 12

    High 44°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-8kt

    SSE, gusts 21

    High 49°F, rain 43%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    SSW, gusts 19

    High 65°F, rain 8%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 57°F, rain 13%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-5kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 56°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-6kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 56°F, rain 30%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 58°F, rain 29%

    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 Michigamme

Over the next 7 days on Lake Michigamme, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Michigamme, 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 Michigamme forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Michigamme this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Michigamme 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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