Water Temperature of the Bad River in Ashland, WI

Current Water Temperature

31.9°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 8:45 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Sanborn, WI; Mellen, WI ; Sedgwick, WI; Odanah, WI

Bad River

Station Name: Odanah 8S
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 692 feet

Nearest Address:
Elm Hoist Road
Ashland, WI 54806
Ashland County

GPS Coordinates: 46.4875, -90.6958

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Stevenson Creek, Boulder Junction, WI (58.1 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (58.3 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (58.7 mi)
Allequash Creek, Boulder Junction, WI (59.2 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (60.9 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (63.4 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (63.9 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (65.3 mi)

Weather for Ashland, Wisconsin

Current Weather

-2.9°F
Light snow
Light snow
-24.5°F
-3.8°F
74%
WNW 17.2 mph
23.4 mph
-23.2°F
-8.7°F
0.01 in
100%
3 mi
1018 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Mon
H: -1°F
L: -6°F
Cloudy
Tue
H: 6°F
L: -6°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 17°F
L: 7°F
Light snow showers
Thu
H: 22°F
L: -3°F
Light snow showers
Fri
H: 20°F
L: -15°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.48 μg/m3
PM10: 1.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 8:28 AM
Moon Transit: 1:02 PM
Moonset: 5:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:02 AM - 2:32 AM
12:32 AM - 3:02 PM

Minor Periods

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:22PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:19PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:19 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 32 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 5:56AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:56 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:18PM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, except between 3 and 7 inches for northern Iron County. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph this evening into Monday morning. * WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and falling snow will lead to areas of blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility. Snowfall rates in excess of one half inch per hour are possible this evening and tonight in northern Iron County.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:57PM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, except between 3 and 6 inches for northern Iron County. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and falling snow will lead to areas of blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility. Snowfall rates in excess of one half inch per hour are possible tonight in northern Iron County.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:13AM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:13 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 9:02PM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:02 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel at times, especially near the lakeshore. Patchy blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect wind chills in the -15F to -25F range Monday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel conditions at times, especially near Lake Superior. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect wind chills in the -15F to -25F range today.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Iron and Gogebic Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Monday, January 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
-0.9°F
-6.3°F
-1.9°F
75%
0.23 in
64%
51%
19.9 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.94 μg/m3
PM10: 2.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 8:28 AM
Moon Transit: 1:02 PM
Moonset: 5:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:02 AM - 2:32 AM
12:32 AM - 3:02 PM

Minor Periods

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
5.6°F
-5.6°F
0.4°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.79 μg/m3
PM10: 3.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 8:51 AM
Moon Transit: 1:49 PM
Moonset: 6:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:50 AM - 3:20 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

6:29 PM - 7:59 PM
8:21 AM - 9:51 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
17.1°F
7.2°F
11.8°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.28 μg/m3
PM10: 6.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 9:10 AM
Moon Transit: 2:34 PM
Moonset: 8:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
2:04 PM - 4:34 PM

Minor Periods

7:42 PM - 9:12 PM
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow showers
22.4°F
-2.7°F
5°F
85%
0.04 in
61%
42%
17.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.83 μg/m3
PM10: 1.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.19 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 9:27 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:21 AM - 4:51 AM

Minor Periods

8:55 PM - 10:25 PM
8:57 AM - 10:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow showers
20°F
-15.2°F
5.5°F
90%
0.07 in
75%
50%
14.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.01 μg/m3
PM10: 1.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:10 PM - 11:40 PM
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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