7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-9kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 32°F, rain 95%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-7kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 35°F, rain 1%
Good -
WedOct 28
7-8kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 31°F, rain 78%
Good -
ThuOct 29
17-31kt
ESE, gusts 34
High 32°F, rain 86%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
7-19kt
SE, gusts 21
High 31°F, rain 93%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
8-11kt
ESE, gusts 13
High 26°F, rain 46%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
E, gusts 9
High 23°F, rain 22%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Twin Lakes
Over the next 7 days on Twin Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Twin Lakes, 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.
Twin Lakes forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Twin Lakes this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 8 to 11 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 26°F. Sunday: E wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 23°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Twin Lakes this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with ESE wind around 8 to 11 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Twin Lakes 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.
Nearby lakes
If Twin Lakes is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.