Water Temperature of the Poplar River in Lutsen, MN
Current Water Temperature
Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:45 AM CST
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Station Name: Lutsen 2WSW
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet
Nearest Address:
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Lutsen, MN 55612
Cook County
GPS Coordinates: 47.6403, -90.7108
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Weather for Lutsen, Minnesota
Current Weather

Humidity: 89%
Feels Like: 28.4°F
Wind: SSW 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 47°F
L: 28°F

Sun
H: 45°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:57 AM - 12:27 PM10:20 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor Periods
4:49 AM - 6:19 AM2:56 PM - 4:26 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 1:14AM CST until November 8 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 1:14 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 9:52AM CST until November 8 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 36.7°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:57 AM - 12:27 PM10:20 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor Periods
4:49 AM - 6:19 AM2:56 PM - 4:26 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:44 AM - 1:14 PM11:07 PM - 1:37 AM
Minor Periods
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM3:17 PM - 4:47 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.2°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:32 AM - 2:02 PM11:57 PM - 2:27 AM
Minor Periods
7:13 AM - 8:43 AM3:44 PM - 5:14 PM
