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Paulina Lake wind forecast

Paulina Lake, Oregon
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-13kt

    WSW, gusts 24

    High 31°F, rain 52%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    7-10kt

    W, gusts 19

    High 32°F, rain 14%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-14kt

    SW, gusts 26

    High 31°F, rain 7%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-9kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 31°F, rain 13%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 30°F, rain 6%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-4kt

    SW, gusts 8

    High 31°F, rain 26%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 33°F, rain 8%

    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 Paulina

Over the next 7 days on Paulina Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Paulina, 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.

Paulina Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Paulina Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 31°F. Sunday: W wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 33°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with W wind around 7 to 10 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Paulina 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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