AlaskaNatural lake, 1,238 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Huntington Slough wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
8-10kt
SSW, gusts 22
High 39°F, rain 83%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
6-7kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 39°F, rain 51%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-8kt
ESE, gusts 17
High 37°F, rain 95%
Good -
ThuOct 29
6-10kt
ESE, gusts 20
High 36°F, rain 82%
Good -
FriOct 30
6-8kt
ESE, gusts 18
High 37°F, rain 80%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-5kt
SE, gusts 13
High 35°F, rain 50%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SW, gusts 11
High 30°F, rain 27%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Huntington Slough
Over the next 7 days on Huntington Slough, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Tuesday 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 Huntington Slough, 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.
Huntington Slough forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Huntington Slough this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 35°F, 50% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 30°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Huntington Slough this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 6 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Huntington Slough 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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