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Lake Shastina wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    NNE, gusts 10

    High 55°F, rain 1%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-4kt

    NNW, gusts 9

    High 53°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-3kt

    NW, gusts 7

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-3kt

    NW, gusts 8

    High 54°F, rain 6%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    1-2kt

    WSW, gusts 7

    High 52°F, rain 19%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    SSW, gusts 7

    High 50°F, rain 25%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    N, gusts 5

    High 54°F, rain 10%

    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 Shastina

Over the next 7 days on Lake Shastina, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 10 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

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

What is the wind forecast for Lake Shastina this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: N wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 54°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NNE wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Shastina 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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