Mason, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Mason, Bayfield County.
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Mason lies embraced by the verdant sweep of Bayfield County, a place where the land sighs with the gentle undulations of the ancient glacial moraine. It lies 53.4 miles east-south-east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 111°T), and is situated 13.7 miles south-west of Ashland. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous forests, give way to a terrain that hints at the powerful forces that shaped it centuries ago. Creeks, clear and cool, thread their way through the landscape, their banks often softened by mosses and ferns, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the dense canopy. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, shaping the very character of Mason into one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the natural world. The history of Mason is deeply intertwined with the logging and agricultural ventures that once defined this corner of Wisconsin. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile soil, established communities that now echo with the passage of time, their stories whispered by the wind through the towering trees. Today, while remnants of those early industries persist, the local economy has diversified, embracing the natural beauty that surrounds Mason. Tourism plays an increasing role, with visitors drawn to the area's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing in the pristine waterways to hiking trails that wind through picturesque woodlands. The pace of life in Mason is unhurried, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the enduring spirit of this northern Wisconsin locale.
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| Location | Mason, Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 46.435226°N, 91.059913°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54856 |
| 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 Mason, 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 Mason includes coordinates 46.435226°N, 91.059913°W, situated in Bayfield County. ZIP code 54856. 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.