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Ilnik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    3-18kt

    SW, gusts 22

    High 51°F, rain 23%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-4kt

    ESE, gusts 8

    High 48°F, rain 21%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    6-16kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 51°F, rain 90%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-14kt

    S, gusts 24

    High 48°F, rain 70%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    14-17kt

    SSW, gusts 29

    High 44°F, rain 57%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    13-17kt

    W, gusts 26

    High 40°F, rain 74%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    9-11kt

    W, gusts 18

    High 40°F, rain 47%

    Good

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 Ilnik

Over the next 7 days on Ilnik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Sunday 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 Ilnik, 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.

Ilnik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Ilnik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: W wind 13 to 17 kt, gusts to 26 kt, high near 40°F, 74% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with W wind around 9 to 11 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Ilnik 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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