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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Black Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 63°F · Low 41°F
Peak gusts: 4 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 42% · Barometer: 30.20 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Black Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 mph. 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.
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 29.1 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 (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 6 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 114°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 29.1 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Air temperature 57°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 57°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 49°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 46°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 43°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 42°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 41°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 41°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 42°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 43°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 45°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 54°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 76°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 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.
Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Black Lake currently reports 58°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the N. 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 Black 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 APX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Black 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 Black Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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