AlaskaNatural lake, 2,448 acres, Kusilvak Census Area
Nuskealik Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
16-22kt
SSW, gusts 31
High 44°F, rain 24%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
20-22kt
SSE, gusts 29
High 43°F, rain 84%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
11-22kt
SSW, gusts 32
High 41°F, rain 75%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
18-25kt
SSE, gusts 32
High 40°F, rain 82%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
16-19kt
S, gusts 26
High 39°F, rain 73%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
14-15kt
WNW, gusts 21
High 36°F, rain 34%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
8-10kt
ENE, gusts 15
High 34°F, rain 33%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Nuskealik
Over the next 7 days on Nuskealik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 32 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 Nuskealik, 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.
Nuskealik Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Nuskealik Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 14 to 15 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: ENE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 34°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Nuskealik Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with ENE wind around 8 to 10 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Nuskealik 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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