AlaskaNatural lake, 3,212 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Lake Todatonten wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
7-9kt
SSW, gusts 23
High 38°F, rain 100%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
S, gusts 9
High 38°F, rain 32%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 87%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-5kt
SE, gusts 14
High 35°F, rain 79%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4-5kt
SE, gusts 11
High 35°F, rain 81%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
S, gusts 7
High 33°F, rain 41%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-3kt
S, gusts 6
High 27°F, rain 38%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Todatonten
Over the next 7 days on Lake Todatonten, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Todatonten, 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 Todatonten forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Todatonten this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 33°F. Sunday: S wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 27°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Todatonten this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 9 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Todatonten 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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