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Itkillik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    11-20kt

    S, gusts 31

    High 34°F, rain 59%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    14-26kt

    S, gusts 36

    High 34°F, rain 33%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    21-27kt

    S, gusts 40

    High 37°F, rain 22%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    10-19kt

    S, gusts 28

    High 33°F, rain 30%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    14-17kt

    S, gusts 25

    High 34°F, rain 39%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    6-9kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 30°F, rain 39%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    2-3kt

    S, gusts 7

    High 23°F, rain 43%

    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 Itkillik

Over the next 7 days on Itkillik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 40 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Saturday 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 Itkillik, 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.

Itkillik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Itkillik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 30°F. Sunday: S wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 23°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Itkillik 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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