Water Temperature of the Bad River in Ashland, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:45 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Sanborn, WI; Mellen, WI ; Sedgwick, WI; Odanah, WISponsored Content
Station Name: Odanah 8S
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 692 feet / 211 meters
Nearest Address:
Elm Hoist Road
Ashland, WI 54806
Ashland County
GPS Coordinates: 46.4875, -90.6958
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Weather for Ashland, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 77.9°F
Wind: SW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 62°F

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 61°F

Sun
H: 85°F
L: 66°F

Mon
H: 88°F
L: 67°F

Tue
H: 74°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 AM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:02 AM - 3:32 AM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. * WHERE...WI Statewide. * WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. * WHERE...WI Statewide. * WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. * WHERE...WI Statewide. * WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. * WHERE...WI Statewide. * WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. * WHERE...WI Statewide. * WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 AM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:02 AM - 3:32 AM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 2:24 AM
Moonset: 6:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:54 AM - 4:24 AM2:14 PM - 4:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM6:29 AM - 7:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.1°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 3:15 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:45 AM - 5:15 AM3:03 PM - 5:33 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM7:46 AM - 9:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.2°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 4:02 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM3:50 PM - 6:20 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.5°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 AM
Moonset: 10:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:19 AM - 6:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:19 AM - 11:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5