VermontNatural lake, 1,685 acres, Orleans County
Lake Willoughby wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-7kt
W, gusts 14
High 55°F, rain 15%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
NNW, gusts 13
High 45°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 7
High 52°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 61°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3-6kt
W, gusts 15
High 56°F, rain 22%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-4kt
WNW, gusts 9
High 53°F, rain 7%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 56°F, rain 30%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Willoughby
Over the next 7 days on Lake Willoughby, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday 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 Willoughby, 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 Willoughby forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Willoughby this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Willoughby this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with NNW wind around 4 to 7 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 Willoughby 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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