AlaskaNatural lake, 1,211 acres, Nome Census Area
Kuzitrin Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
12-14kt
SSW, gusts 27
High 37°F, rain 76%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
21-25kt
S, gusts 40
High 37°F, rain 99%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
13-22kt
S, gusts 36
High 36°F, rain 89%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
12-15kt
SE, gusts 27
High 34°F, rain 77%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
10-14kt
SE, gusts 26
High 35°F, rain 92%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
10-13kt
NW, gusts 22
High 32°F, rain 78%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
6-8kt
W, gusts 14
High 26°F, rain 38%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kuzitrin
Over the next 7 days on Kuzitrin Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 40 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 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 Kuzitrin, 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.
Kuzitrin Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kuzitrin Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 10 to 13 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 32°F, 78% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 26°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kuzitrin Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with W wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Kuzitrin 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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