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Feniak Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    11-17kt

    S, gusts 23

    High 35°F, rain 90%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    21-27kt

    S, gusts 36

    High 36°F, rain 90%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    22-24kt

    SSE, gusts 32

    High 35°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-21kt

    S, gusts 28

    High 31°F, rain 42%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    8-12kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 32°F, rain 72%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-8kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 29°F, rain 58%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    NNE, gusts 9

    High 24°F, rain 32%

    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 Feniak

Over the next 7 days on Feniak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 36 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Friday 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 Feniak, 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.

Feniak Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Feniak Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 29°F, 58% chance of rain. Sunday: NNE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 24°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Feniak Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 12 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 Feniak 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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