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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Nebagamon (Wisconsin). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 68°F · Low 36°F
Peak gusts: 4 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 85% · Barometer: 29.86 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Nebagamon.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 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.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 26.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the south. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Combined air and water temperature is 100°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (46/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the south. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. Measured water temperature 60°F from a representative gauge 26.5 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 60°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is high (87%).
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 39°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 37°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 36°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 39°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 48°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 51°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 51°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 51°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 51°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 52°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Partly 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.
Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. Southeast wind around 0 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Partly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Lake Nebagamon currently reports 39°F with wind velocity near 2 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 Nebagamon 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 DLH) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Nebagamon 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 Nebagamon Water Level & Temperature page.
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