Water Temperature of the Au Sable River in South Branch, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 5:45 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Loud Dam PondStation Name: AU SABLE RIVER NEAR SOUTH BRANCH, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 722 feet
Nearest Address:
4980 Loud Dam Rd
South Branch, MI 48737
Iosco County
GPS Coordinates: 44.46334886, -83.7213714
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Weather for South Branch, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 25°F
L: 17°F

Mon
H: 32°F
L: 26°F

Tue
H: 36°F
L: 28°F

Wed
H: 32°F
L: 10°F

Thu
H: 17°F
L: 7°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 6:58 AM
Moonset: 12:00 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 AM - 8:58 AM7:41 PM - 10:11 PM
Minor Periods
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 7:44PM EST until January 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 7:44 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow-covered and slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 3:37AM EST until January 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph this morning. * WHERE...Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Flood Warning issued January 10 at 11:32PM EST until January 11 at 11:30AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 11:32 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following county, Arenac...specifically along the Rifle River, downstream from Melita Rd. * WHEN...Until 1130 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Depending on ice behavior, any release of the ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1125 PM EST, emergency management reported ongoing flooding in the Pinnacle Drive area. - Flooding impacts will continue. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Omer. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 10 at 7:44PM EST until January 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 7:44 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph later tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan on snow-covered and slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 3:37AM EST until January 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph this morning. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 6:58 AM
Moonset: 12:00 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 AM - 8:58 AM7:41 PM - 10:11 PM
Minor Periods
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 7:42 AM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:52 AM - 1:22 PM2:24 AM - 3:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:28 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:58 AM - 10:28 AM9:13 PM - 11:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:20 AM - 1:50 PM3:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:16 AM
Moonset: 1:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:46 AM - 11:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:54 AM - 2:24 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 10:07 AM
Moonset: 2:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:37 AM - 12:07 AM
Minor Periods
1:38 PM - 3:08 PM5:36 AM - 7:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
