AlaskaNatural lake, 1,325 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Lake Tokhakklanten wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
6-8kt
SSW, gusts 18
High 39°F, rain 94%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-4kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 39°F, rain 62%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
ESE, gusts 12
High 37°F, rain 98%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-7kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 36°F, rain 77%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4-5kt
ESE, gusts 14
High 36°F, rain 94%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3kt
SE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 59%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
S, gusts 7
High 28°F, rain 45%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Tokhakklanten
Over the next 7 days on Lake Tokhakklanten, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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 Tokhakklanten, 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.
Lake Tokhakklanten forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Tokhakklanten this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 34°F, 59% chance of rain. Sunday: S wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 28°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Tokhakklanten this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 6 to 8 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 Lake Tokhakklanten 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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