AlaskaNatural lake, 3,918 acres, Valdez–Cordova Census Area
Paxson Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-6kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 32°F, rain 66%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
N, gusts 4
High 27°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
2-3kt
NE, gusts 4
High 31°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-2kt
ESE, gusts 5
High 32°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
S, gusts 17
High 37°F, rain 51%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
SSE, gusts 5
High 32°F, rain 44%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-1kt
E, gusts 4
High 28°F, rain 31%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Paxson
Over the next 7 days on Paxson Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Monday 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 Paxson, 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.
Paxson Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Paxson Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 28°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Paxson Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 6 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Paxson 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.
Nearby lakes
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