AlaskaNatural lake, 2,454 acres, Chugach Census Area
Starodubtsov Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-5kt
NW, gusts 9
High 42°F, rain 50%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
ENE, gusts 4
High 43°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
2-4kt
NE, gusts 6
High 45°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
3-10kt
E, gusts 12
High 42°F, rain 43%
Good -
FriOct 30
26-35kt
ESE, gusts 45
High 44°F, rain 93%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
10-12kt
E, gusts 16
High 42°F, rain 87%
Good -
SunNov 1
8-10kt
E, gusts 14
High 41°F, rain 82%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Starodubtsov
Over the next 7 days on Starodubtsov Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 45 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Sunday 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 Starodubtsov, 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.
Starodubtsov Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Starodubtsov Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: E wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 42°F, 87% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 41°F, 82% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Starodubtsov Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with E wind around 8 to 10 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Starodubtsov 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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