AlaskaNatural lake, 3,958 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Upper Tazimina Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-8kt
WSW, gusts 13
High 44°F, rain 90%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
E, gusts 4
High 46°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
5-8kt
E, gusts 9
High 43°F, rain 83%
Good -
ThuOct 29
9-18kt
ESE, gusts 29
High 44°F, rain 90%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
3-8kt
SE, gusts 16
High 42°F, rain 97%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 39°F, rain 54%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 37°F, rain 29%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Upper Tazimina
Over the next 7 days on Upper Tazimina Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Upper Tazimina, 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.
Upper Tazimina Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Upper Tazimina Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 39°F, 54% chance of rain. Sunday: ENE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Upper Tazimina Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with E wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 9 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Upper Tazimina 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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