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AlaskaNatural lake, 3,346 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Sixmile Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    11-20kt

    SSW, gusts 34

    High 42°F, rain 55%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    8-9kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 41°F, rain 8%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    15-17kt

    S, gusts 34

    High 41°F, rain 88%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-18kt

    SE, gusts 35

    High 42°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    14-18kt

    SSE, gusts 33

    High 40°F, rain 63%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    9-13kt

    S, gusts 26

    High 37°F, rain 58%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    6-9kt

    W, gusts 17

    High 34°F, rain 31%

    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 Sixmile

Over the next 7 days on Sixmile Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 35 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Tuesday 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 Sixmile, 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.

Sixmile Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sixmile Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 9 to 13 kt, gusts to 26 kt, high near 37°F, 58% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 34°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 8 to 9 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 Sixmile 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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