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Yates Lake wind forecast

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-6kt

    NE, gusts 14

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-4kt

    ENE, gusts 9

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    4-6kt

    ENE, gusts 12

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-6kt

    ENE, gusts 14

    High 80°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-6kt

    ENE, gusts 13

    High 81°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 13

    High 81°F, rain 26%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 80°F, rain 50%

    Use caution

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 Yates

Over the next 7 days on Yates Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Thursday 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 Yates, 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.

Yates Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Yates Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 81°F. Sunday: ESE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 80°F, 50% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ENE wind around 5 to 6 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 Yates 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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