AlaskaNatural lake, 7,043 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Mother Goose Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-9kt
SW, gusts 13
High 53°F, rain 29%
Good -
TueOct 27
5-10kt
SSE, gusts 19
High 51°F, rain 28%
Good -
WedOct 28
11-13kt
SE, gusts 24
High 53°F, rain 90%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
5-13kt
SSE, gusts 33
High 49°F, rain 75%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
7-9kt
S, gusts 22
High 46°F, rain 44%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
6-7kt
SW, gusts 18
High 42°F, rain 56%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
WNW, gusts 12
High 40°F, rain 46%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Mother Goose
Over the next 7 days on Mother Goose Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Tuesday 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 Mother Goose, 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.
Mother Goose Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Mother Goose Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 42°F, 56% chance of rain. Sunday: WNW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Mother Goose Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 5 to 10 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 Mother Goose 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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