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Smithers Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 84°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-7kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 83°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    5-9kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 85°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-9kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 83°F, rain 2%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-9kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 82°F, rain 27%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 85°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    1-4kt

    SSE, gusts 10

    High 87°F, rain 6%

    Light wind

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 Smithers

Over the next 7 days on Smithers Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 Smithers, 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.

Smithers Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Smithers Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 85°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SSE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 87°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with E wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Smithers 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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