Skip to content
lakeglance

AlaskaNatural lake, 3,948 acres, North Slope Borough

Kilusiktok Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-15kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 31°F, rain 14%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    11-19kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 34°F, rain 49%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    15-18kt

    SSE, gusts 23

    High 34°F, rain 61%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    14-21kt

    SW, gusts 27

    High 31°F, rain 24%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    9-13kt

    E, gusts 17

    High 28°F, rain 32%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 28°F, rain 22%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    8kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 24°F, rain 26%

    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 Kilusiktok

Over the next 7 days on Kilusiktok Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Monday 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 Kilusiktok, 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.

Kilusiktok Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kilusiktok Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 28°F. Sunday: WSW wind 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 24°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 15 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kilusiktok 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.

Nearby lakes

If Kilusiktok is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.