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Lake Stanley Draper wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-9kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 77°F, rain 1%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-10kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 74°F, rain 39%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    11-14kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 80°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-12kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 80°F, rain 14%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    6-10kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 70°F, rain 54%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-10kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 72°F, rain 44%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-9kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 76°F, rain 25%

    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 Stanley Draper

Over the next 7 days on Lake Stanley Draper, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Stanley Draper, 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.

Lake Stanley Draper forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Stanley Draper this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 72°F. Sunday: SSW wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 76°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 9 to 12 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 Lake Stanley Draper 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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