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AlaskaNatural lake, 18,360 acres, Bethel Census Area

Whitefish Lake (Bethel County, Alaska) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. MonOct 26

    10-21kt

    SW, gusts 31

    High 46°F, rain 74%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    5-7kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 44°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-12kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 45°F, rain 89%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-14kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 42°F, rain 53%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    8-11kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 41°F, rain 44%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 38°F, rain 43%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 36°F, rain 19%

    Good

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Whitefish

Over the next 7 days on Whitefish Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 31 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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.

Whitefish Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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: SSE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 38°F. Sunday: SW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 36°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, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 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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