AlaskaNatural lake, 1,705 acres, Dillingham Census Area
Upper Togiak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
7-19kt
WSW, gusts 22
High 34°F, rain 76%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
5-7kt
S, gusts 8
High 33°F, rain 32%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-9kt
SE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 98%
Good -
ThuOct 29
11-16kt
SE, gusts 18
High 31°F, rain 99%
Good -
FriOct 30
11-16kt
SSE, gusts 19
High 30°F, rain 98%
Good -
SatOct 31
9-13kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 28°F, rain 85%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-11kt
WSW, gusts 12
High 26°F, rain 41%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Upper Togiak
Over the next 7 days on Upper Togiak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 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 Upper Togiak, 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.
Upper Togiak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Upper Togiak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 9 to 13 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 28°F, 85% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 4 to 11 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 26°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Upper Togiak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with WSW wind around 4 to 11 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Upper Togiak 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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