Boundary Waters & Ely
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Paddling
Use Caution for paddling. High near 79°F. Risk of rain later today (32%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 79°F. Risk of rain later today (32%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 79°F. Risk of rain later today (32%). Light wind (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (32%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Snowmobiling
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (32%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Extreme heat (high near 79°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (79°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
About Boundary Waters & Ely
Boundary Waters & Ely is a northern lake-country gateway for canoe trips, campgrounds, portage routes, hiking, outfitters, and quiet forest days.
Make the Most of a Ely Day
Use wind, storm timing, and overnight temperature to decide whether the right plan is a day paddle, campground base, short hike, or town-based prep day.
Weather Tips for Boundary Waters & Ely
- Wind on lakes, lightning, cold water, bugs, and cool nights all matter more here than a simple high temperature.
- Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Boundary Waters & Ely rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.