Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Alma, WI

Current Water Temperature

39.5°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Buena Vista Park; Wabasha, MN

Mississippi River

Station Name: Alma L&D 4
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 686 feet

Nearest Address:
312 Great River Rd
Alma, WI 54610
Buffalo County

GPS Coordinates: 44.3272, -91.9194

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Clear Lake, Red Wing, MN (45 mi)
Fall Creek, Fall Creek, WI (45.8 mi)

Weather for Alma, Wisconsin

Current Weather

34.3°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
25.3°F
32.2°F
55%
NW 13 mph
17.6 mph
23°F
21.7°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 36°F
L: 30°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 35°F
L: 26°F
Ice pellets
Sun
H: 33°F
L: 25°F
Blowing snow
Mon
H: 18°F
L: 10°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Tue
H: 16°F
L: -10°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 4:50 AM
Moon Transit: 9:00 AM
Moonset: 1:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM

Minor Periods

12:43 AM - 2:13 PM
4:20 AM - 5:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 12:41PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in wind-prone areas. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, which may mix briefly at times with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning. A glaze of ice is possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha County. In Wisconsin, Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 4:03PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:03 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in wind-prone areas. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, which may mix briefly at times with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning. A glaze of ice is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 12:13PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:15 AM

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND GUSTY WINDS... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late Saturday and lasting through Sunday. The first concern is heavy snow, with a broad area of 10 to 16 inches likely, and a narrow swath of 15 to 20 inches Totals across portions of western and central Wisconsin could approach 2 feet. The heaviest snow will fall Saturday evening and overnight, with rates of 2 inches per hour possible. Winds will start out of the northeast at 20 to 30 mph. The second concern is increasing winds on Sunday. Even though the snow will be diminishing on Sunday, northwest winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create periods of blizzard conditions on Sunday across western and southern Minnesota. Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late Saturday night and Sunday. In addition, the amount of water in the snowpack will make it wet and very heavy, leading to the potential for infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 12:41PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in wind-prone areas. * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. Ice amounts around one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting up to 50 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches, especially those coated in ice.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 4:03PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:03 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in wind-prone areas. * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. Ice amounts around one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting up to 50 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.


Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
36°F
30°F
34.4°F
74%
0.1 in
88%
3%
31.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.25 μg/m3
PM10: 4.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 4:50 AM
Moon Transit: 9:00 AM
Moonset: 1:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM

Minor Periods

12:43 AM - 2:13 PM
4:20 AM - 5:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
34.5°F
25.5°F
30.1°F
75%
0.14 in
85%
14%
17.9 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.13 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 5:25 AM
Moon Transit: 9:49 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:28 PM - 11:58 PM
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
4:55 AM - 6:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Ice pellets
32.9°F
25.3°F
30.1°F
90%
3.02 in
85%
82%
28.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.94 μg/m3
PM10: 4.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 5:54 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM

Minor Periods

3:02 PM - 4:32 PM
5:24 AM - 6:54 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
18.1°F
9.8°F
15.8°F
83%
1.09 in
86%
53%
25.1 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.35 μg/m3
PM10: 2.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 6:18 AM
Moon Transit: 11:26 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:56 AM - 1:26 PM

Minor Periods

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5:48 AM - 7:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
16.3°F
-9.5°F
8.2°F
89%
0.12 in
70%
37%
14.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.37 μg/m3
PM10: 2.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.18 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:39 AM
Moon Transit: 12:12 AM
Moonset: 5:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:42 AM - 2:12 PM

Minor Periods

5:28 PM - 6:58 PM
6:09 AM - 7:39 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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