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East Forest Lake

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy NKTA2, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC
Water temp
57°F
14°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Alaska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy NKTA2 (42.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.

Weather at East Forest Lake

H: 56° L: 46°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
48°
|
Feels like 45°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
84%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
49°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
48°
6 AM
Light rain shower
46°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
49°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 PM
Overcast
50°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Forest Lake?
East Forest Lake is a lake in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at East Forest Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at East Forest Lake in Alaska is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy NKTA2, 42.3 miles away.
Can you swim at East Forest Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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