AlaskaNatural lake, 1,192 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
East Twin Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-10kt
SW, gusts 27
High 39°F, rain 73%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
3kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 38°F, rain 21%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
1-3kt
ENE, gusts 9
High 30°F, rain 32%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
3-4kt
ENE, gusts 11
High 34°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2kt
E, gusts 7
High 34°F, rain 68%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
SE, gusts 6
High 32°F, rain 23%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 28°F, rain 23%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on East Twin
Over the next 7 days on East Twin Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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 East Twin, 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.
East Twin Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for East Twin Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 28°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on East Twin Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Thursday looks best, with ENE wind around 3 to 4 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the East Twin 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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