Water Temperature of the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 6:42 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Alpena
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet / 176 meters
Sensor Depth: -15.1 feet / -4.6 meters
Nearest Address:
160 E Fletcher St
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County
GPS Coordinates: 45.063000, -83.428600
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Weather for Alpena, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 28.6°F
Wind: SW 10.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 45°F
L: 35°F

Thu
H: 32°F
L: 31°F

Fri
H: 31°F
L: 26°F

Sat
H: 31°F
L: 24°F

Sun
H: 35°F
L: 27°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 10:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 AM - 8:08 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible near the lakeshore of Presque Isle county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 1:56AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Montmorency, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 24.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 10:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 AM - 8:08 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.4°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 26.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 6:23 PM
Moonset: 11:50 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM5:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.6°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 21.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 7:08 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:10 AM - 9:40 AM6:38 PM - 9:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:57 AM - 2:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.8°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:16 PM - 2:46 PM12:33 AM - 2:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 30.9°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 8:42 PM
Moonset: 2:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 AM - 11:12 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
1:35 PM - 3:05 PM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
