AlaskaNatural lake, 13,628 acres, Kusilvak Census Area
Nuigalak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
19-29kt
SSW, gusts 32
High 44°F, rain 22%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
25-27kt
SSE, gusts 31
High 43°F, rain 87%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
12-27kt
SSW, gusts 34
High 42°F, rain 75%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
24-31kt
SE, gusts 34
High 40°F, rain 86%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
17-24kt
S, gusts 28
High 39°F, rain 74%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
17-19kt
NW, gusts 22
High 36°F, rain 34%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
10-12kt
NE, gusts 16
High 35°F, rain 32%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Nuigalak
Over the next 7 days on Nuigalak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 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.
Nuigalak Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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.
Nuigalak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Nuigalak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 17 to 19 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: NE wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Nuigalak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NE wind around 10 to 12 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Nuigalak 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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