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Liberator Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    11-12kt

    SSW, gusts 23

    High 31°F, rain 48%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    16-24kt

    S, gusts 39

    High 34°F, rain 64%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    19-20kt

    S, gusts 35

    High 32°F, rain 68%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-18kt

    SSW, gusts 31

    High 28°F, rain 27%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    7-9kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 29°F, rain 53%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-7kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 25°F, rain 55%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 20°F, rain 28%

    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 Liberator

Over the next 7 days on Liberator Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 39 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Liberator, 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.

Liberator Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Liberator Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 25°F, 55% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 20°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SSE 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 Liberator Lake 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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