AlaskaNatural lake, 20,837 acres, Kusilvak Census Area
Kgun Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
17-24kt
SSW, gusts 32
High 44°F, rain 32%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
22-24kt
SSE, gusts 30
High 43°F, rain 77%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
12-25kt
SSW, gusts 31
High 42°F, rain 81%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
19-26kt
SE, gusts 33
High 40°F, rain 83%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
18-22kt
S, gusts 28
High 40°F, rain 74%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
16-18kt
WNW, gusts 22
High 37°F, rain 44%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
9-11kt
NE, gusts 15
High 35°F, rain 37%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kgun
Over the next 7 days on Kgun Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 33 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.
Kgun 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.
Kgun Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kgun Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 16 to 18 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: NE wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kgun Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NE wind around 9 to 11 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Kgun 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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