Water Temperature of the Little Muskegon River in Croton, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:30 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Huron-Manistee National Forests; Newaygo, MI; Oak Grove, MIStation Name: LITTLE MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 781 feet
Nearest Address:
7100-6900 Stephen Miller Dr
Croton, MI 49337
Newaygo County
GPS Coordinates: 43.43085818, -85.5955989
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Weather for Croton, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 16°F
L: -1°F

Thu
H: 15°F
L: 1°F

Fri
H: 17°F
L: 4°F

Sat
H: 20°F
L: 6°F

Sun
H: 27°F
L: -1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 PM
Moonset: 4:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:48 AM - 11:18 AM8:43 PM - 11:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:25 AM - 1:55 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued January 27 at 4:05PM EST until January 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:05 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding along the Muskegon River remains possible due to an ice jam. * WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the following county, Newaygo. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Ice jams are notoriously unpredictable. Low-lying areas along the Muskegon River that are prone to flooding may see rapidly changing water levels as ice shifts and adjusts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 PM EST, An ice jam was reported by local authorities on the Muskegon river in southern Newaygo County. The river gauge at Newaygo shows water levels remaining at minor flood stage as of Tuesday afternoon. - As the river freezes up, ice can restrict the flow of the river and cause rises and falls in water level. While flooding associated with freeze up ice jams is typically minor, conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newaygo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 3:45AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:45 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely be slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of ongoing lake effect snow, which we expect to increase in intensity during the morning commute, as well as cold temperatures will result in slick travel conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 PM
Moonset: 4:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:48 AM - 11:18 AM8:43 PM - 11:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:25 AM - 1:55 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 10:17 PM
Moonset: 5:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:24 PM - 2:54 PM5:06 AM - 6:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:21 PM
Moonset: 6:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:56 AM - 1:26 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM6:08 AM - 7:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:58 AM - 2:28 PM
Minor Periods
3:55 PM - 5:25 PM6:56 AM - 8:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 12:21 AM
Moonset: 8:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:55 AM - 3:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
