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Harrison emerges from the Northwoods, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the quiet persistence of pine and granite. It lies 36.3 miles north of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 9°T), and is situated 11.9 miles south-south-west of Rhinelander. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle pockets of marsh and the occasional gleam of a secluded lake, reflecting the vast, often dramatic skies overhead. The air here carries a crisp, invigorating scent, a blend of damp earth, resinous evergreens, and the subtle, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom in the summer sun. A deep, resonant stillness often settles over Harrison, broken only by the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a loon, or the low hum of a passing pickup truck. The history of Harrison is deeply entwined with the logging and paper industries that once defined this region, their echoes still faintly present in the landscape and the enduring spirit of its people. The Wisconsin River, a vital artery for generations, flows not far from Harrison, its currents once carrying timber downstream to fuel the mills that shaped the local economy. Today, while the scale of those operations has shifted, a dedication to the land remains, evident in the many small farms and recreational enterprises that dot the surrounding countryside. The character of Harrison is one of quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for the natural world, a place where traditions are as much about the changing seasons as they are about community gatherings.
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| Location | Harrison, Lincoln County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.477458°N, 89.506796°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54915, 54136, 54487, 54952 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Harrison, Wisconsin, 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 Harrison includes coordinates 45.477458°N, 89.506796°W, situated in Lincoln County. ZIP code 54915, 54136, 54487, 54952. Telephone area code: 715. 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.