AlaskaNatural lake, 2,686 acres, Chugach Census Area
Lake Ivanov wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-4kt
NW, gusts 8
High 43°F, rain 49%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
3-5kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 43°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-4kt
NE, gusts 6
High 45°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-8kt
E, gusts 14
High 42°F, rain 44%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
17-23kt
ESE, gusts 45
High 44°F, rain 92%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
6-8kt
ESE, gusts 15
High 42°F, rain 87%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-7kt
E, gusts 15
High 41°F, rain 83%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Ivanov
Over the next 7 days on Lake Ivanov, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 45 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Saturday 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 Ivanov, 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.
Lake Ivanov forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Ivanov this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 42°F, 87% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 41°F, 83% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Ivanov this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with ESE wind around 6 to 8 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 Lake Ivanov 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
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