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Imuruk Lake wind forecast

Imuruk Lake, Alaska
Photo: FM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    13-15kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 38°F, rain 74%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    19-24kt

    S, gusts 34

    High 39°F, rain 97%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    15-18kt

    SSE, gusts 27

    High 37°F, rain 84%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-18kt

    SE, gusts 26

    High 36°F, rain 75%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    10-14kt

    SE, gusts 21

    High 37°F, rain 77%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    10-15kt

    NW, gusts 22

    High 34°F, rain 75%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    7-12kt

    W, gusts 17

    High 29°F, rain 33%

    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

Over the next 7 days on Imuruk Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Sunday 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 Lake 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 Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Imuruk Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 10 to 15 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 34°F, 75% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 7 to 12 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with W wind around 7 to 12 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Imuruk 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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