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Lake Huron | Tawas Point snowkite spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Tawas Point is a snowkite spot on Lake Huron in Michigan. This sand point extending into the lake offers excellent wind exposure and an open frozen surface. Lake Huron partially freezes in winter offering immense terrain. State park with amenities. Season from December to March.
Spot forecast for Lake Huron | Tawas Point
Sunrise 07:55 · Sunset 18:41
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Lake Huron | Tawas Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
81h
in February · 8.5 rideable days
The season runs from December to February, peaking in February: 6 rideable days a month and 81 hours of usable wind, at 0 °C. The low point is March, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is July, with 99 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 6 cm.
Monthly averages: Lake Huron | Tawas Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 63 h | -2 °C | 44 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 81 h | 1 °C | 24 mm |
| March | 0.0 | 0 h | 6 °C | 51 mm |
| April | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 52 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 17 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 24 °C | 34 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 25 °C | 99 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 25 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 29 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 18 mm |
| November | 0.5 | 5 h | 7 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 1.5 | 11 h | 0 °C | 54 mm |
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Technical details of Lake Huron | Tawas Point spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 176 m
Hazards
Check ice thickness imperatively — Lake Huron doesn't always freeze solidly. Current zones with thinner ice. Extreme temperatures. Carry ice safety equipment.
Additional information
Frozen Lake Huron surface with flat, open terrain. Excellent wind exposure from the point. Variable ice depending on winters. Watch for thinner ice further out.
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