Three Lakes, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Three Lakes, Baraga County.
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Three Lakes rests in a quiet corner of the Keweenaw Peninsula, a place where the land rolls with a gentle persistence, eventually yielding to the vast, dark waters of the Great Lakes. It lies 114.1 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 331°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south-east of LAnse. Here, the terrain is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their greens deepening to near black in the shadowed valleys, interspersed with open, boggy meadows where the air hangs heavy with the scent of damp earth and pine needles. The sky above is a broad, often dramatic canvas, stretching from horizon to horizon, and when the clouds break, the sunlight slants through the trees in sharp, golden shafts, illuminating the moss-covered rocks and the intricate lacework of fallen branches. The character of Three Lakes is one of quiet resilience, a place shaped by the elements and the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here. The history of Three Lakes is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surrounding forests and waters. Early settlers were drawn to the region for its rich timber stands, and the logging industry, though now a ghost of its former self, left its mark on the landscape and the local lore. The economy today still leans on the natural resources, with fishing and a modest tourism trade providing livelihoods for many. The nearby waters, dotted with islands and harboring a diverse aquatic life, offer a refuge for both wildlife and those seeking a slower pace. It is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the day, and the quiet hum of the wind through the pines is the dominant sound, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that defines Three Lakes.
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| Location | Three Lakes, Baraga County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.55438°N, 88.201246°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49861 |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Three Lakes, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Three Lakes includes coordinates 46.554380°N, 88.201246°W, situated in Baraga County. ZIP code 49861. Telephone area code: 906. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.