AlaskaNatural lake, 12,486 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Lake Minchumina wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
12-17kt
SW, gusts 30
High 40°F, rain 93%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
N, gusts 6
High 38°F, rain 17%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
0-2kt
N, gusts 6
High 32°F, rain 44%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-2kt
E, gusts 8
High 35°F, rain 37%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-2kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 36°F, rain 70%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-1kt
S, gusts 5
High 34°F, rain 17%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-1kt
SSW, gusts 7
High 29°F, rain 19%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Minchumina
Over the next 7 days on Lake Minchumina, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
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 Minchumina 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 Minchumina forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Minchumina this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 34°F. Sunday: SSW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Minchumina this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with N wind around 1 to 3 kt and gusts near 6 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Minchumina 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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