AlaskaNatural lake, 1,016 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Tulebagh Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
3-6kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 34°F, rain 84%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-4kt
NE, gusts 10
High 30°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
N, gusts 8
High 31°F, rain 38%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
NE, gusts 10
High 30°F, rain 89%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1kt
SW, gusts 3
High 30°F, rain 37%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1kt
NE, gusts 4
High 25°F, rain 24%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Tulebagh
Over the next 7 days on Tulebagh Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Wednesday 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 Tulebagh, 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.
Tulebagh Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Tulebagh Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 1 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 30°F. Sunday: NE wind 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 25°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Tulebagh Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with NE wind around 3 to 4 kt and gusts near 10 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Tulebagh 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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