Station Name: ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 719 feet

Nearest Address:
201–213 Park Rd
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 45.4069444, -92.6469444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:09AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 12:02PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 12:02PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 5:54PM CST until January 21 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:54 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CREATE LOW VISIBILITY AND SLICK ROADS INTO THIS EVENING... .The threat for blizzard conditions has ended across southern Minnesota. Reduced visibility and slick roads from areas of blowing & snow & scattered snow showers will continue into this evening. * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers could briefly reduce visibility to as low as one mile this evening. SLick roads and untreated surfaces are anticipated through the evening commute. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:13AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below zero possible. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Red Cliff Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional cold weather headlines will likely be needed for Sunday and Monday morning.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.