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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 (19 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at West Forest Lake

H: 62° L: 49°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
52°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
52°
3 AM
Light rain shower
51°
6 AM
Mist
50°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
51°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 PM
Light rain shower
61°
6 PM
Light rain shower
56°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Forest Lake?
West Forest Lake is a lake in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at West Forest Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at West Forest Lake in Alaska is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy NKTA2, 19 miles away.
Can you swim at West 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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