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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Gogebic (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 3:57PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Today: High 80°F · Low 63°F
Peak gusts: 32 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 43% · Barometer: 29.90 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Gogebic.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 3:57PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Poor for boating (50/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Verified public boat access is on record; no sourced level threshold applies. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts to 30 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (79/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 58°F. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (50/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 68°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts to 30 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (19/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 15 mph from the south. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Measured water temperature 58°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 58°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 65°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 65°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 64°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 69°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 76°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 78°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 74°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | N | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
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.
Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Rain showers after 7pm. Cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Rain showers before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Lake Gogebic currently reports 74°F with wind velocity near 15 mph from the S. 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 Lake Gogebic 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 Lake Gogebic 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 Lake Gogebic Water Level & Temperature page.
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