Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin Weather
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County.
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About Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau lies cradled by a generous spread of shimmering lakes, their waters a deep, cool blue that reflects the vast Wisconsin sky. It lies 71.0 miles north of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 350°T), and is situated 11.5 miles west-north-west of Arbor Vitae. Pine and oak forests, thick and fragrant, press in on all sides, their shadows stretching long and cool across the sandy, rolling terrain. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the resin of the trees and the damp earth, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that defines this Ojibwe homeland. Even in the quiet midday sun, there’s a sense of patient stillness to the landscape, as if the ancient trees hold their breath, observing the slow passage of the seasons. This place, Lac du Flambeau, has long been a vital hub for the Ojibwe people, their history deeply entwined with the abundant natural resources here, particularly the rich fishing grounds that gave the area its evocative name. The local economy, while now diversified, still holds a strong connection to the land, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to the pristine waters for fishing, boating, and the simple pleasure of quiet contemplation. Beyond the natural allure, the Flambeau tradition of arts and crafts, particularly beadwork and woodworking, continues to thrive, offering a tangible link to the cultural heritage passed down through generations. The presence of the Lake of the Torches Casino and Resort also signifies a modern adaptation, providing economic opportunities while maintaining a sense of community and cultural pride.
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| Location | Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.969672°N, 89.892099°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54538 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lac du Flambeau, 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 Lac du Flambeau includes coordinates 45.969672°N, 89.892099°W, situated in Vilas County. ZIP code 54538. 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.
