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Salmon Lake (Nome County, Alaska) wind forecast

Salmon Lake, Alaska
Photo: ra64 from nome, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    8-9kt

    SSW, gusts 19

    High 38°F, rain 53%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    17-22kt

    S, gusts 40

    High 39°F, rain 100%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    8-17kt

    S, gusts 32

    High 37°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-16kt

    ESE, gusts 36

    High 36°F, rain 83%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    6-8kt

    ESE, gusts 20

    High 36°F, rain 95%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    NNW, gusts 16

    High 33°F, rain 74%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    N, gusts 7

    High 28°F, rain 36%

    Light wind

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 Salmon

Over the next 7 days on Salmon Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 40 kt. Sunday 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 Salmon, 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.

Salmon Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Salmon Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 33°F, 74% chance of rain. Sunday: N wind 1 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 Salmon Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Salmon 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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