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Devil Mountain Lakes wind forecast

Devil Mountain Lakes, Alaska
Photo: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-12kt

    SW, gusts 19

    High 36°F, rain 11%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    19-20kt

    SSE, gusts 29

    High 39°F, rain 35%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    14-19kt

    SSE, gusts 27

    High 37°F, rain 71%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-20kt

    ESE, gusts 28

    High 34°F, rain 73%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    11-14kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 34°F, rain 58%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    12-16kt

    NNW, gusts 23

    High 32°F, rain 54%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    8-12kt

    NW, gusts 16

    High 29°F, rain 30%

    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 Devil Mountain Lakes

Over the next 7 days on Devil Mountain Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Monday 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 Devil Mountain Lakes, 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.

Devil Mountain Lakes forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Devil Mountain Lakes this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 12 to 16 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 32°F, 54% chance of rain. Sunday: NW wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Devil Mountain Lakes this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 10 to 12 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Devil Mountain Lakes 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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