AlaskaNatural lake, 2,798 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Tutna Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
3-9kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 43°F, rain 70%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 43°F, rain 2%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-9kt
ESE, gusts 20
High 42°F, rain 85%
Good -
ThuOct 29
10-21kt
SE, gusts 41
High 42°F, rain 96%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
10-14kt
SSE, gusts 26
High 39°F, rain 98%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
8-9kt
SE, gusts 14
High 37°F, rain 48%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-7kt
E, gusts 11
High 34°F, rain 33%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Tutna
Over the next 7 days on Tutna Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 41 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 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 Tutna, 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.
Tutna Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Tutna Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: E wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 34°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Tutna Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 9 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 Tutna 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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