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AlaskaNatural lake, 2,103 acres, Bethel Census Area

Lou Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. MonOct 26

    14-23kt

    SW, gusts 24

    High 44°F, rain 27%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    22-25kt

    S, gusts 36

    High 42°F, rain 61%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    6-33kt

    WSW, gusts 44

    High 42°F, rain 58%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    16-24kt

    SE, gusts 35

    High 39°F, rain 93%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    14-16kt

    SSE, gusts 26

    High 39°F, rain 64%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    12-15kt

    NNW, gusts 22

    High 36°F, rain 46%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    7-10kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 34°F, rain 22%

    Good

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Lou

Over the next 7 days on Lou Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 44 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 kt.

Sunday 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 Lou, 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.

Lou Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lou Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 12 to 15 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: S wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 34°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lou Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with S wind around 7 to 10 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lou 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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