AlaskaNatural lake, 2,672 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Wien Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
7-9kt
SW, gusts 26
High 38°F, rain 90%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
S, gusts 8
High 38°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
1-2kt
ENE, gusts 7
High 30°F, rain 37%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-3kt
ENE, gusts 9
High 33°F, rain 33%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2kt
NNW, gusts 8
High 34°F, rain 75%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 32°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
SW, gusts 8
High 27°F, rain 24%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Wien
Over the next 7 days on Wien Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Saturday 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 Wien, 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.
Wien Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Wien Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 32°F. Sunday: SW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 27°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Wien Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 2 to 3 kt and gusts near 8 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Wien 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.
Nearby lakes
If Wien is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.