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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Eklutna Lake (Alaska). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 7:24PM AKDT until October 11 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Today: High 50°F · Low 40°F
Peak gusts: 41 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 84% · Barometer: 29.37 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Eklutna Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 7:24PM AKDT until October 11 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (26/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 41 mph. Wind 25 mph from the southeast. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for fishing (47/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Overnight hours (21:00 local). Sky is overcast (96% cloud cover). Working against it: Wind 25 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 39°F from a representative gauge 22.0 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (2/100), from 5 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 41 mph. Wind 25 mph from the southeast. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. Water temperature is 39°F (combined air+water: 84°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (0/100), from 5 available inputs. Working against it: Measured water temperature 39°F from a representative gauge 22.0 mi away. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Water temperature is 39°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 PM | 44°F | 30 mph | SE | ⚡ 43 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
| 12 AM | 44°F | 30 mph | SE | ⚡ 43 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
| 1 AM | 43°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 62% | Light Snow Likely |
| 2 AM | 43°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 62% | Light Snow Likely |
| 3 AM | 42°F | 25 mph | SE | ⚡ 35 mph | 62% | Light Snow Likely |
| 4 AM | 42°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 78% | Light Snow |
| 5 AM | 41°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 78% | Light Snow |
| 6 AM | 41°F | 20 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 78% | Light Snow |
| 7 AM | 41°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 88% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 40°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 88% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 40°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 88% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 44°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 47°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 48°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 73% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 49°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 73% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 50°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 73% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 49°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 74% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 48°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 74% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 74% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 43°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 75% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 42°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 75% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 41°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 75% | Widespread Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 40°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 71% | Chance Rain Showers |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Rain likely before 1am, then snow. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Snow before 7am, then widespread rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 0 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Widespread rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Eklutna Lake currently reports 42°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the SE. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Eklutna Lake and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO AER) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Eklutna Lake without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Eklutna Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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