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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Big Manistique Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 60°F · Low 41°F
Peak gusts: 15 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 54% · Barometer: 30.11 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Big Manistique Lake.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 19.8 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.
Good for kayaking (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 12 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 113°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (48/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 19.8 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Air temperature 56°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 56°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 58°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 56°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 49°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 44°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 42°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 41°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 41°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 42°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 42°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 43°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 45°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 50°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 55°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 15 mph | SE | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
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.
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
A chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Big Manistique Lake currently reports 55°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the W. 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 Big Manistique 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 MQT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Big Manistique 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 Big Manistique Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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