Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
River Street ParkStation Name: MUSKEGON RIVER AT BIG RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet
Nearest Address:
877 S 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mecosta County
GPS Coordinates: 43.693634, -85.4675442
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Weather for Big Rapids, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 33°F
L: 27°F

Thu
H: 40°F
L: 23°F

Fri
H: 35°F
L: 28°F

Sat
H: 31°F
L: 22°F

Sun
H: 29°F
L: 24°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:51 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:48 AM
Moonset: 11:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:18 AM - 9:48 AM8:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM3:14 AM - 4:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued March 10 at 8:19PM EDT until March 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Gratiot and Montcalm. In south central Michigan, Clinton and Ionia. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kent and Ottawa. In west central Michigan, Muskegon. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rain will bring the possibility of flooding through Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 3:26PM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 3:26 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:30 AM
...MESSY WINTER SYSTEM TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A strong storm system will move into the area tonight, exiting the area Wednesday. Several inches of wet, heavy snow is expected across parts of the eastern UP, with a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Mackinac Bridge to approximately M-72, with a greater potential for significant freezing rain accumulations from Roscommon to Alpena and Harrisville, including some areas hard-hit by the March 2025 Ice Storm. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 10:52PM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:52 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:51 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:48 AM
Moonset: 11:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:18 AM - 9:48 AM8:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM3:14 AM - 4:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:51 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:40 AM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM9:14 PM - 11:44 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:51 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 9:32 AM
Moonset: 1:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:02 AM - 11:32 AM
Minor Periods
1:19 PM - 2:49 PM4:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:51 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:22 AM
Moonset: 2:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM5:26 AM - 6:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:50 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:11 AM
Moonset: 4:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
3:37 PM - 5:07 PM5:56 AM - 7:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
