AlaskaNatural lake, 4,268 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Vundik Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-6kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 31°F, rain 91%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-5kt
SW, gusts 6
High 26°F, rain 76%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-3kt
NNE, gusts 6
High 28°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
3-4kt
S, gusts 6
High 28°F, rain 32%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 29°F, rain 63%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
SSW, gusts 5
High 28°F, rain 27%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
ESE, gusts 4
High 24°F, rain 28%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Vundik
Over the next 7 days on Vundik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Vundik, 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.
Vundik Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Vundik Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 28°F. Sunday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 24°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Vundik Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 6 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 Vundik 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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