AlaskaNatural lake, 8,424 acres, Bethel Census Area
Whitefish Lake (Bethel County, Alaska) wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
3-10kt
S, gusts 16
High 42°F, rain 80%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
SE, gusts 5
High 42°F, rain 5%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
4-7kt
SE, gusts 16
High 42°F, rain 82%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
5-12kt
SE, gusts 25
High 41°F, rain 92%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
7-11kt
SSE, gusts 22
High 40°F, rain 88%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
4-6kt
SE, gusts 11
High 36°F, rain 42%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 35°F, rain 30%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Whitefish
Over the next 7 days on Whitefish Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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 Whitefish, 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.
Whitefish Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Whitefish Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Whitefish Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 10 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Whitefish 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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