AlaskaNatural lake, 3,134 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Iniakuk Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-7kt
S, gusts 18
High 36°F, rain 100%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 36°F, rain 96%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 91%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
SE, gusts 13
High 32°F, rain 70%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-4kt
E, gusts 10
High 32°F, rain 98%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
E, gusts 6
High 31°F, rain 75%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
E, gusts 5
High 23°F, rain 47%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Iniakuk
Over the next 7 days on Iniakuk Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday 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 Iniakuk, 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.
Iniakuk Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Iniakuk Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: E wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 31°F, 75% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 23°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Iniakuk Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 6 kt and gusts near 9 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Iniakuk 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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