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Pelican Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    15-17kt

    ENE, gusts 20

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    14-15kt

    ENE, gusts 18

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    13-17kt

    ENE, gusts 19

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    14-17kt

    ENE, gusts 20

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    15-17kt

    E, gusts 21

    High 75°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    10-13kt

    E, gusts 16

    High 76°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    7-8kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 76°F, rain 21%

    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 Pelican

Over the next 7 days on Pelican Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Tuesday 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Pelican, 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.

Pelican Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Pelican Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 10 to 13 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 76°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 76°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ENE wind around 14 to 15 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Pelican 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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