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AlaskaNatural lake, 4,195 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Reindeer Lake (Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-17kt

    SSW, gusts 30

    High 45°F, rain 79%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    6-7kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 44°F, rain 20%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    11-16kt

    SSE, gusts 28

    High 44°F, rain 92%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-13kt

    SE, gusts 26

    High 44°F, rain 85%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    11-12kt

    SSE, gusts 24

    High 42°F, rain 58%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-9kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 39°F, rain 47%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 36°F, rain 20%

    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 Reindeer

Over the next 7 days on Reindeer Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Reindeer, 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.

Reindeer Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Reindeer Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 39°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 36°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SW wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Reindeer 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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