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AlaskaNatural lake, 1,076 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Hadokhten Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    8-11kt

    SSW, gusts 23

    High 40°F, rain 87%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    5-6kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 40°F, rain 27%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    6-8kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 39°F, rain 94%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-8kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 37°F, rain 87%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-7kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 38°F, rain 64%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-5kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 36°F, rain 49%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 31°F, rain 27%

    Light wind

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 Hadokhten

Over the next 7 days on Hadokhten Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Hadokhten, 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.

Hadokhten Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Hadokhten Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 31°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with ESE wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Hadokhten 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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