Fifty Lakes, Minnesota Weather
Fifty Lakes, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fifty Lakes, Crow Wing County.
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About Fifty Lakes, Minnesota
Fifty Lakes in Crow Wing County is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, watery contentment. It lies 81.5 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Emily. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of glacial sculpting, cradle a vast network of shimmering lakes, their surfaces reflecting the immense Minnesota sky in a ceaseless dance of blues and grays. Pine forests, dense and fragrant, fringe the shores, their dark green needles a constant, comforting presence against the bright, open fields that stretch between them. In the hush of dawn, the air carries a crisp, cool promise, and the only sounds are the gentle lapping of water against the land and the distant call of a loon. The character of Fifty Lakes is one of understated beauty, a landscape that invites contemplation and a deep, abiding connection to the natural world. The history of Fifty Lakes is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the richness of its soil. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples who understood the rhythms of this watery domain, the area later drew settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant fishing. While no single monumental industry defines Fifty Lakes, its economy has long been shaped by the seasonal ebb and flow of tourism, with its clear waters and sprawling forests attracting visitors seeking respite and recreation. Local traditions often revolve around the lake seasons – ice fishing in the stark beauty of winter, the vibrant explosion of activity during the summer months, and the quiet, golden farewell of autumn. This persistent connection to the land and its resources has fostered a resilient spirit in Fifty Lakes, a community that values its heritage and cherishes the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings.
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| Location | Fifty Lakes, Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.739127°N, 94.093035°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56448 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fifty Lakes, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fifty Lakes, Minnesota, 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 Fifty Lakes includes coordinates 46.739127°N, 94.093035°W, situated in Crow Wing County. ZIP code 56448. Telephone area code: 320. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
