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White Fish Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    9-11kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 36°F, rain 12%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    17kt

    SSE, gusts 28

    High 40°F, rain 31%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    13-15kt

    S, gusts 26

    High 36°F, rain 69%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    10-18kt

    ESE, gusts 27

    High 34°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    10-11kt

    E, gusts 18

    High 35°F, rain 61%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    11-15kt

    NNW, gusts 24

    High 32°F, rain 57%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    8-10kt

    NW, gusts 15

    High 29°F, rain 33%

    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 White Fish

Over the next 7 days on White Fish Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 kt.

Monday 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 White Fish, 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.

White Fish Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for White Fish Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 11 to 15 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 32°F, 57% chance of rain. Sunday: NW wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 9 to 11 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 White Fish 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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