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Nunavakpak Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    14-21kt

    SW, gusts 26

    High 45°F, rain 25%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    22-24kt

    S, gusts 38

    High 42°F, rain 37%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    6-30kt

    SSW, gusts 47

    High 44°F, rain 73%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    18-30kt

    SE, gusts 35

    High 40°F, rain 90%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    19-28kt

    SSE, gusts 31

    High 40°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    18-20kt

    N, gusts 24

    High 37°F, rain 53%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    10-14kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 35°F, rain 17%

    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 Nunavakpak

Over the next 7 days on Nunavakpak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 47 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 14 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing. 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.

Nunavakpak 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.

Nunavakpak Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Nunavakpak Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: N wind 18 to 20 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 37°F, 53% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 10 to 14 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 Nunavakpak Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 14 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 Nunavakpak 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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