Post Lake, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Post Lake, Langlade County.
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Post Lake shimmers under a wide Wisconsin sky, its waters reflecting the deep greens of surrounding pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees that crowd its shores. It lies 42.7 miles north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 39°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-east of Pelican Lake. The land here is a gentle rise and fall, a soft topography sculpted by ancient glaciers, giving way to clear, cool waters that invite exploration. Even on a still day, the surface of Post Lake holds a subtle, restless energy, a mirror to the wind that whispers through the reeds. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, invigorating aroma that speaks of unspoiled wilderness. The history of Post Lake is entwined with the logging and fur trades that once defined this part of Wisconsin, a legacy felt in the weathered wood of old cabins and the quiet persistence of the land. Its economy, now largely anchored by tourism and recreation, thrives on the allure of its pristine environment, drawing visitors seeking solace and adventure. The summer months hum with the gentle thrum of boat engines and the laughter of families, a collective exhale from the busy world. But even in the quietude of autumn, when the leaves ignite in a final blaze of glory, Post Lake retains its distinct character, a place where the past and present flow together like the slow currents of its own waters.
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| Location | Post Lake, Langlade County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.440796°N, 89.080394°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54428 |
| 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 Post Lake, 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 Post Lake includes coordinates 45.440796°N, 89.080394°W, situated in Langlade County. ZIP code 54428. 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.