Station Name: MANISTEE RIVER NEAR WELLSTON, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 623 feet

Nearest Address:
Dilling Rd
Wellston, MI 49689
Manistee County

GPS Coordinates: 44.25944997, -85.94174209

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:59PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph late tonight through Thursday. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 9:22PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations tonight between 2 and 5 inches, and an additional 1 to 3 on Thursday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 9:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.