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Muskegon River Watershed Forecast - 7/28/2022

Updated: Jul 28, 2022


Your latest forecast for the Muskegon River Watershed includes Kalkaska, Crawford, Wexford, Osceola, Clare, Missaukee, Roscommon, Lake, and Newaygo counties.


Just to introduce myself, I am Austin!

I am a degreed meteorologist with experience forecasting in southern and Northern Michigan, including time at 9&10 News. I am still forecasting for northern Michigan for NEWSnet Northern Michigan.


I want to give a more accurate forecast for a part of the state that is in the middle of several TV markets and has a lot of outdoor recreation, especially along the Muskegon River.



Now, to that forecast!



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Muskegon River Levels and Information





Latest Drought Monitor


*Updated every Thursday, Data collected every


Much needed rain since the update last week. I know those tubing down the River are hoping for more of this rain… just not during the weekend.Drought conditions have worsened in Kalkaska and Missaukee counties, however.



Thursday: Showers Before Your Weekend

Cloudy with showers as we start your Thursday. Rain my be heavy at times, but not as heavy as last weekend.


The good news you will only need the tain gear as you head out the door. Your afternoon is expected to be dry with increasing sunshine! High temperatures right around 80. A bit breezy in the afternoon.


High: Near 80

Wind: West 10-20 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🎣 Fishing

🟢🚤Boating

🟡🏖 Beach

🟢🥾 Hiking




Thursday Night: A Few Clouds North

Overall the forecast is looking quite good from here on out. A few clouds with drift in across the northern part of the watershed overnight. Partly cloudy north, mostly clear south. A cool and comfy night expected!


Low: Mid 50s

Wind: West 4-8 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🌌 Stargazing




Friday: No Complaints☀️☀️

A bright sun shiny day! A cool start to the day, perfect for your morning walk or fish!


No big changes throughout the day, high pressure slides in and you’re looking at a beautiful afternoon with highs in the upper 70s and low humidity!


High: Upper 70s

Wind: West/Northwest 6-12 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🎣 Fishing

🟢🚤Boating

🟢🏖 Beach

🟢🥾 Hiking




Friday Night: A Perfect Night

Another night that most campers would

Calling all campers, this is the weekend to enjoy camping. Cool overnight, not hot during the day and clear skies for stargazing! A win for the overnights this weekend. Clear in the 50s overnight Friday.


Low: Near 50

Wind: Light and Variable


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🌌 Stargazing




Saturday: Still Sunny, a Touch Warmer☀️☀️

A few showers around for the early morning runners.

High pressure in control, not a Apt to talk about. Enjoy your Saturday with sunny skies and temps in the upper 70s to low 80s.


High: Near 80

Wind: West 5-10 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🎣 Fishing

🟢🚤 Boating

🟢🏖 Beach

🟢🥾Hiking




Saturday Night: No Worries

Showers and storms

Rinse and repeat. Another nice overnight, temps in the 50s and mostly clear skies! Another “w” for the campers.


Low: Mid 50s

Wind: Southwest 4-8 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🌌 Stargazing




Sunday: Warmer With a Breeze

A little bit warmer than the past few days as a decent surge of warm air pushes north. Still looking at sunny skies, but temperatures will top out near 90 with a bit more humidity to the air. Winds also become more breezy out of the south/southwest 10-20 mph.


High: Near 90

Wind: Southwest 10-20 mph


🟢🏕 Camping

🟢🎣 Fishing

🟢🚤 Boating

🟢🏖 Beach

🟢🥾 Hiking




Monday: Tracking PM Storm Chance ☀️⛈

A few more clouds than the past few days, but still a decent day to start. Partly to mostly sunny. But clouds will increase throughout the day as a cold front approaches by the afternoon. Showers and storms should fire up along it. Right now, the threat for severe weather remains low, but something to monitor in the coming days given the timing of the front. Breezy ahead of the cold front as well winds southwest 10-20 mph with highs in the mid 80s.


High: Mid 80s

Wind: Southwest 10-20 mph


🟡🏕 Camping

🟡🎣 Fishing

🟡🚤 Boating

🟡🏖 Beach

🟡🥾 Hiking



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