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Kikertalik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    12-26kt

    WSW, gusts 31

    High 47°F, rain 26%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    7-9kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 46°F, rain 12%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-30kt

    SE, gusts 39

    High 48°F, rain 85%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-18kt

    SE, gusts 27

    High 44°F, rain 88%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    18-19kt

    SSW, gusts 25

    High 43°F, rain 82%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    14kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 41°F, rain 48%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    9-11kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 39°F, rain 18%

    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 Kikertalik

Over the next 7 days on Kikertalik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 39 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Tuesday 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 Kikertalik, 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.

Kikertalik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kikertalik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 14 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: W wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kikertalik 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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