AlaskaNatural lake, 2,015 acres, Dillingham Census Area
Little Togiak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-17kt
WSW, gusts 19
High 48°F, rain 62%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-4kt
SE, gusts 7
High 46°F, rain 31%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
1-5kt
E, gusts 10
High 48°F, rain 96%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-6kt
SE, gusts 15
High 43°F, rain 99%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
5kt
S, gusts 15
High 43°F, rain 98%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
4kt
SW, gusts 12
High 40°F, rain 73%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
SW, gusts 9
High 38°F, rain 36%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Little Togiak
Over the next 7 days on Little Togiak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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 Togiak, 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 Togiak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Little Togiak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 40°F, 73% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 38°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Little Togiak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 5 to 17 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Little Togiak Lake 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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