AlaskaNatural lake, 3,474 acres, Northwest Arctic Borough
Lake Narvakrak wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-9kt
S, gusts 16
High 36°F, rain 100%
Good -
TueOct 27
12-16kt
SSE, gusts 22
High 39°F, rain 100%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
12-15kt
SE, gusts 27
High 37°F, rain 100%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
9-16kt
SE, gusts 27
High 34°F, rain 54%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
6-10kt
E, gusts 16
High 35°F, rain 83%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-6kt
NE, gusts 9
High 31°F, rain 58%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
NE, gusts 8
High 26°F, rain 33%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Narvakrak
Over the next 7 days on Lake Narvakrak, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Friday 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 Narvakrak, 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 Narvakrak forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Narvakrak this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 31°F, 58% chance of rain. Sunday: NE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 26°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Narvakrak this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with E wind around 6 to 10 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Narvakrak 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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