AlaskaNatural lake, 2,461 acres, Northwest Arctic Borough
Lake Selby wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
3-5kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 38°F, rain 99%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
SE, gusts 9
High 39°F, rain 90%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
8-9kt
E, gusts 17
High 36°F, rain 98%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-8kt
E, gusts 17
High 34°F, rain 68%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
E, gusts 15
High 35°F, rain 95%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
E, gusts 6
High 33°F, rain 68%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
NW, gusts 5
High 25°F, rain 44%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Selby
Over the next 7 days on Lake Selby, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Wednesday 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 Selby, 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 Selby forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Selby this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: E wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 33°F, 68% chance of rain. Sunday: NW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 25°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Selby this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with E wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Selby 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 Selby is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.