AlaskaNatural lake, 4,596 acres, Kusilvak Census Area
Kagankaguti Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
17-30kt
SSW, gusts 34
High 45°F, rain 27%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
23-28kt
SSE, gusts 34
High 44°F, rain 92%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
12-25kt
SW, gusts 33
High 41°F, rain 71%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
23-26kt
SE, gusts 32
High 40°F, rain 89%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
15-22kt
S, gusts 27
High 40°F, rain 69%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
15-19kt
NW, gusts 24
High 36°F, rain 41%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
7-11kt
NE, gusts 16
High 35°F, rain 34%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kagankaguti
Over the next 7 days on Kagankaguti Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 11 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.
On a lake the size of Kagankaguti, 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.
Kagankaguti Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kagankaguti Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 15 to 19 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: NE wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kagankaguti Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NE wind around 7 to 11 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 Kagankaguti 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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