AlaskaNatural lake, 2,224 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Wild Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
8-15kt
S, gusts 16
High 26°F, rain 100%
Good -
TueOct 27
10-12kt
S, gusts 13
High 27°F, rain 94%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-8kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 26°F, rain 58%
Good -
ThuOct 29
6-15kt
SSE, gusts 16
High 26°F, rain 60%
Good -
FriOct 30
5-9kt
E, gusts 9
High 24°F, rain 97%
Good -
SatOct 31
5-7kt
SE, gusts 8
High 23°F, rain 71%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
E, gusts 8
High 19°F, rain 49%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Wild
Over the next 7 days on Wild Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Thursday 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.
On a lake the size of Wild, 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.
Wild Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Wild Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 23°F, 71% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 19°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Wild Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 6 to 15 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 Wild 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.
Nearby lakes
If Wild is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.