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Little Lake Butte Des Morts wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-8kt

    NE, gusts 14

    High 54°F, rain 12%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-9kt

    SE, gusts 17

    High 62°F, rain 4%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-8kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 69°F, rain 18%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 68°F, rain 26%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 63°F, rain 28%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 63°F, rain 43%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 9

    High 64°F, rain 34%

    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 Little Lake Butte Des Morts

Over the next 7 days on Little Lake Butte Des Morts, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Little Lake Butte Des Morts, 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.

Little Lake Butte Des Morts forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Little Lake Butte Des Morts this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Little Lake Butte Des Morts this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Little Lake Butte Des Morts 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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