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Vitus Lake wind forecast

Vitus Lake, Alaska
Photo: BLM Alaska, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    2-4kt

    NNW, gusts 13

    High 44°F, rain 29%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-4kt

    NNE, gusts 12

    High 44°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    3kt

    NE, gusts 9

    High 42°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 41°F, rain 39%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    10-13kt

    ESE, gusts 28

    High 44°F, rain 100%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 43°F, rain 78%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    6kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 41°F, rain 61%

    Good

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 Vitus

Over the next 7 days on Vitus Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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.

Vitus 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.

Vitus Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Vitus Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 43°F, 78% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 41°F, 61% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with E wind around 6 to 6 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Vitus 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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