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Kayigyalik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    14-21kt

    SW, gusts 28

    High 44°F, rain 33%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    19-23kt

    S, gusts 38

    High 43°F, rain 33%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    8-29kt

    SSW, gusts 46

    High 44°F, rain 78%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    16-27kt

    SE, gusts 36

    High 40°F, rain 90%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    19-27kt

    SSE, gusts 30

    High 39°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    16-18kt

    N, gusts 23

    High 36°F, rain 50%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    10-12kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 35°F, rain 17%

    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 Kayigyalik

Over the next 7 days on Kayigyalik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 46 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Sunday 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.

Kayigyalik Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Kayigyalik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kayigyalik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: N wind 16 to 18 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 36°F, 50% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 12 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 Kayigyalik 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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