Water Temperature of the Kawishiwi River in Ely, MN

Current Water Temperature

34.5°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Fall Lake Township; Superior National Forest; Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Kawishiwi River

Station Name: Ely 14E
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,480 feet

Nearest Address:
Ely, MN 55731
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9228, -91.535

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Weather for Ely, Minnesota

Current Weather

25.2°F
Light snow
Light snow
14.1°F
23.7°F
58%
NNW 12.1 mph
14.3 mph
11°F
18.2°F
0.01 in
100%
3 mi
1010 mbar
1.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 25°F
L: 12°F
Cloudy
Sat
H: 32°F
L: -1°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 24°F
L: 11°F
Light freezing rain
Mon
H: 10°F
L: -2°F
Light freezing rain
Tue
H: 15°F
L: -8°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.25 μg/m3
PM10: 2.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 5:07 AM
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:27 AM - 10:57 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
4:37 AM - 6:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Blizzard Warning issued March 13 at 12:07AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches except between 5 and 11 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 12:07AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches except between 6 and 9 inches for northern Bayfield County and between 6 and 10 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Madeline Island, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds paired with intense snowfall rates will lead to greatly reduced visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.


Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 2:46AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 4 and 7 inches for northern Bayfield County and between 3 and 8 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds paired with intense snowfall rates will lead to greatly reduced visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. In Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.


Blizzard Warning issued March 13 at 2:46AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches except between 2 and 8 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 12:58PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.


Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
24.6°F
12.2°F
21.9°F
80%
0.43 in
82%
54%
19.5 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.94 μg/m3
PM10: 2.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 5:07 AM
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:27 AM - 10:57 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
4:37 AM - 6:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
31.6°F
-0.9°F
18.3°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
4.7 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.38 μg/m3
PM10: 4.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 5:39 AM
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 2:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:30 PM - 12:00 PM
9:18 AM - 11:48 AM

Minor Periods

1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
5:09 AM - 6:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
24.4°F
11.3°F
19.4°F
77%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.56 μg/m3
PM10: 4.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 6:05 AM
Moon Transit: 10:37 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:07 AM - 12:37 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
5:35 AM - 7:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
10.3°F
-1.5°F
5.3°F
74%
0.01 in
81%
27%
17.9 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.79 μg/m3
PM10: 2.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.18 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 6:25 AM
Moon Transit: 11:24 AM
Moonset: 4:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:54 AM - 1:24 PM

Minor Periods

4:06 PM - 5:36 PM
5:55 AM - 7:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
15°F
-8°F
5.6°F
84%
0.01 in
82%
33%
11.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.7 μg/m3
PM10: 2.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:43 AM
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 5:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:40 AM - 2:10 PM

Minor Periods

5:23 PM - 6:53 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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