AlaskaNatural lake, 1,007 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Chahalie Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-6kt
S, gusts 17
High 36°F, rain 66%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 35°F, rain 31%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3kt
E, gusts 8
High 30°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
4kt
SSE, gusts 10
High 33°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 51%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
S, gusts 8
High 32°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
SSE, gusts 6
High 27°F, rain 30%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Chahalie
Over the next 7 days on Chahalie Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 Chahalie, 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.
Chahalie Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Chahalie Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: SSE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 27°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Chahalie Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 4 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Chahalie 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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