AlaskaNatural lake, 4,144 acres, Kusilvak Census Area
Partway Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
16-23kt
SSW, gusts 32
High 44°F, rain 38%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
21kt
SSE, gusts 30
High 44°F, rain 73%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
12-23kt
SSW, gusts 32
High 42°F, rain 83%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
18-24kt
SE, gusts 34
High 40°F, rain 88%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
18-21kt
S, gusts 28
High 40°F, rain 72%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
15-17kt
WNW, gusts 23
High 37°F, rain 46%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
8-10kt
NE, gusts 15
High 35°F, rain 37%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Partway
Over the next 7 days on Partway Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 34 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 Partway, 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.
Partway Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Partway Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 15 to 17 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: NE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Partway Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NE 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 Partway 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.
Nearby lakes
If Partway is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.