Water Temperature of the Bad River in Ashland, WI
Current Water Temperature
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, WIStation 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)
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: -1°F
L: -6°F

Tue
H: 6°F
L: -6°F

Wed
H: 17°F
L: 7°F

Thu
H: 22°F
L: -3°F

Fri
H: 20°F
L: -15°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
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 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM7:58 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
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 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM7:58 AM - 9:28 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
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 AM1:19 PM - 3:49 PM
Minor Periods
6:29 PM - 7:59 PM8:21 AM - 9:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
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 AM2:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Minor Periods
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
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 AM2:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Minor Periods
8:55 PM - 10:25 PM8:57 AM - 10:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
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 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:10 PM - 11:40 PM9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
