WashingtonReservoir, 2,021 acres, Lewis County
Mayfield Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-3kt
SE, gusts 4
High 56°F, rain 49%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
3-6kt
WSW, gusts 9
High 54°F, rain 83%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 50°F, rain 100%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 52°F, rain 73%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
0-1kt
E, gusts 4
High 53°F, rain 29%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-1kt
E, gusts 3
High 57°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-1kt
ESE, gusts 4
High 58°F, rain 6%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Mayfield
Over the next 7 days on Mayfield Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 10 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Mayfield, 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.
Mayfield Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Mayfield Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: ESE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Mayfield Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WSW wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 9 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Mayfield 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.
Nearby lakes
If Mayfield is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.