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Lake Louise wind forecast

Lake Louise, Alaska
Photo: Manuel Velazquez, CC BY 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 8

    High 33°F, rain 5%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-3kt

    NNE, gusts 4

    High 29°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-2kt

    ENE, gusts 2

    High 29°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    NE, gusts 7

    High 31°F, rain 9%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    12-19kt

    SE, gusts 24

    High 37°F, rain 44%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    ESE, gusts 7

    High 32°F, rain 20%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    NNE, gusts 5

    High 29°F, rain 23%

    Use caution

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 Louise

Over the next 7 days on Lake Louise, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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.

Lake Louise 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.

Lake Louise forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Louise this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: NNE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with ESE wind around 4 to 6 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Louise 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 Louise is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.