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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Manistique Lake (Michigan). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Today: High 70°F · Low 57°F
Peak gusts: 29 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 60% · Barometer: 29.96 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Manistique Lake.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Poor for boating (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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 (78/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 20.7 mi away. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for kayaking (54/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 66°F. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (26/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 15 mph from the south. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 20.7 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is high (87%).
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 60°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 6% | Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 5% | Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 7% | Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 11% | Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 70°F | 10 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 12% | 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.
Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Manistique Lake currently reports 69°F with wind velocity near 14 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 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 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 Manistique Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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