AlaskaNatural lake, 4,126 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Little Lake Clark wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-10kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 43°F, rain 95%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-7kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 44°F, rain 2%
Good -
WedOct 28
7-8kt
E, gusts 8
High 42°F, rain 77%
Good -
ThuOct 29
13-22kt
E, gusts 25
High 42°F, rain 93%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
5-13kt
SE, gusts 17
High 42°F, rain 98%
Good -
SatOct 31
6-8kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 39°F, rain 63%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
E, gusts 10
High 37°F, rain 32%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Little Lake Clark
Over the next 7 days on Little Lake Clark, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Friday 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.
On a lake the size of Little Lake Clark, 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.
Little Lake Clark forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Little Lake Clark this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 39°F, 63% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Little Lake Clark this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SE wind around 5 to 13 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 Little Lake Clark 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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