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Sikolik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    6-10kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 32°F, rain 15%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    10-13kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 36°F, rain 65%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    9-11kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 34°F, rain 72%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-14kt

    SSW, gusts 28

    High 30°F, rain 22%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    6-9kt

    E, gusts 19

    High 27°F, rain 40%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6kt

    NNW, gusts 12

    High 26°F, rain 26%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 22°F, rain 29%

    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 Sikolik

Over the next 7 days on Sikolik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Monday 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 Sikolik, 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.

Sikolik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sikolik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 26°F. Sunday: WSW wind 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 22°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 6 to 10 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 Sikolik 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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