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Tazlina Lake wind forecast

Tazlina Lake, Alaska
Photo: U.S. Geological Survey, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    1-4kt

    NNE, gusts 6

    High 35°F, rain 6%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-3kt

    NNE, gusts 4

    High 31°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-2kt

    NE, gusts 2

    High 28°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    E, gusts 13

    High 32°F, rain 11%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    13-17kt

    SSE, gusts 34

    High 36°F, rain 79%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    3-8kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 30°F, rain 30%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    WNW, gusts 4

    High 27°F, rain 26%

    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 Tazlina

Over the next 7 days on Tazlina Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Saturday 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.

Tazlina 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.

Tazlina Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Tazlina Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 30°F. Sunday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 27°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Tazlina Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Tazlina 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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