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NebraskaNatural lake, 1,307 acres, Sheridan County

Twin Lakes wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-9kt

    NNE, gusts 15

    High 40°F, rain 98%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    7-17kt

    SSW, gusts 25

    High 67°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    NW, gusts 16

    High 67°F, rain 3%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-10kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    6-9kt

    SSE, gusts 16

    High 65°F, rain 17%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 16%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-10kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 62°F, rain 41%

    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 Twin Lakes

Over the next 7 days on Twin Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 26: Saturday: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: S wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 62°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 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 5 to 10 kt and gusts near 16 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.

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