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Imuruk Basin wind forecast

Imuruk Basin, Alaska
Photo: Mansoorsaghafi at English Wikipedia, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-12kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 42°F, rain 60%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    20-26kt

    SSE, gusts 32

    High 43°F, rain 98%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    13-20kt

    S, gusts 27

    High 40°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-17kt

    ESE, gusts 24

    High 40°F, rain 76%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    8-11kt

    ENE, gusts 15

    High 40°F, rain 84%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    13-15kt

    NNW, gusts 20

    High 37°F, rain 71%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    NNW, gusts 12

    High 34°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 Imuruk Basin

Over the next 7 days on Imuruk Basin, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 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.

Imuruk Basin is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Imuruk Basin forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Imuruk Basin this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 13 to 15 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 37°F, 71% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 34°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Imuruk Basin this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 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 Imuruk Basin 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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