Station Name: ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,106 feet

Nearest Address:
W State Rte 61
Scanlon, MN 55720
Carlton County

GPS Coordinates: 46.7032765, -92.4188018

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 9:30 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 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 Very Unhealthy (Purple) to Unhealthy (Red) level. * WHERE...Statewide. * WHEN...Until noon Monday.

For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI: Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors. 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: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy (Red) AQI: 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. Additional Details: Another round of smoke will move in from the north-northeast throughout the day on Saturday before settling over the state on Sunday. Most areas are expected to observe Unhealthy (Red) AQI PM2.5, with the heaviest impacts to the northeast where Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI PM2.5 will be possible. Some areas to the southwest may only experience Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) AQI PM2.5. This round of smoke may not reach the southwestern half of the state before sunset Saturday, meaning the smoke will arrive overnight, with statewide impacts expected by 6 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov

Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 10:37AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 10:37 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Maroon or Hazardous category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Everyone is more likely to be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke is expected to persist across much of northeastern Minnesota through the weekend and into Monday. A separate area of heavy smoke will move across northwestern Minnesota this morning and afternoon. Northwestern Minnesota should see improved air quality by this evening. Additional heavy smoke may move south from Canada this weekend, and the air quality alert may need to be extended into east central and southeastern Minnesota.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should remain indoors and keep activity levels low. The general public should avoid all physical activities outdoors. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.