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Lake Skinner wind forecast

Lake Skinner, California
Photo: Zindor, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-8kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 78°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-7kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 74°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-4kt

    SW, gusts 9

    High 72°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 69°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 66°F, rain 20%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 64°F, rain 25%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-8kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 61°F, rain 52%

    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 Skinner

Over the next 7 days on Lake Skinner, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Friday 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 Skinner, 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 Skinner forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Skinner this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 61°F, 52% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Skinner 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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