Water Temperature of the Au Sable River in South Branch, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 3:45 PM 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

Tue
H: 41°F
L: 26°F

Wed
H: 32°F
L: 30°F

Thu
H: 33°F
L: 31°F

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 32°F

Sat
H: 34°F
L: 28°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:01 PM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM12:31 AM - 3:01 PM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:05PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:28PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:05PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:28PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:05PM EST until February 18 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:01 PM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM12:31 AM - 3:01 PM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 PM
Moonset: 7:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:46 AM - 4:16 AM1:17 PM - 3:47 PM
Minor Periods
7:14 PM - 8:44 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:28 PM - 9:58 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 10:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 PM - 11:13 PM8:11 AM - 9:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 11:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:05 AM - 6:35 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
