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Inner Lake George wind forecast

Inner Lake George, Alaska
Photo: Eric Kilby from Somerville, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    2-7kt

    ENE, gusts 12

    High 38°F, rain 45%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1kt

    E, gusts 1

    High 40°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    7-13kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 44°F, rain 33%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    14-40kt

    SE, gusts 44

    High 44°F, rain 66%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    25-37kt

    SE, gusts 45

    High 45°F, rain 98%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    7-12kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 41°F, rain 75%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-4kt

    SE, gusts 6

    High 38°F, rain 64%

    Light wind

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 Inner Lake George

Over the next 7 days on Inner Lake George, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 45 kt. Tuesday 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 Inner Lake George, 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.

Inner Lake George forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Inner Lake George this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 7 to 12 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 41°F, 75% chance of rain. Sunday: SE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 38°F, 64% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with SE wind around 7 to 13 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Inner Lake George 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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