AlaskaReservoir, 3,382 acres, Anchorage
Eklutna Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-5kt
SE, gusts 6
High 40°F, rain 39%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
SSE, gusts 4
High 40°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
6-10kt
SE, gusts 14
High 47°F, rain 35%
Good -
ThuOct 29
5-12kt
SE, gusts 29
High 46°F, rain 38%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
4-10kt
SE, gusts 24
High 46°F, rain 91%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
SE, gusts 9
High 41°F, rain 43%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-1kt
SE, gusts 4
High 38°F, rain 40%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Eklutna
Over the next 7 days on Eklutna Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Wednesday 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 Eklutna, 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.
Eklutna Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Eklutna Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: SE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 38°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Eklutna Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with SE wind around 6 to 10 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Eklutna 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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