Black River Falls

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Black River Falls dam and hydro plant.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
82°F
Current Temperature
Station: KBCK
Observed at: 2:55 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 43%
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Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 12:52PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI (Expires: July 26, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Clark, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

This Afternoon:Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday:Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

  26 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 81°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 21/100

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 81°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 92/100

Camping

  26 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 81°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  93 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 81°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 83/100

❄️ Snowmobiling

  5 /100

Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 81°F. Light wind (8 mph). Extreme heat (high near 81°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (81°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100

About Black River Falls

Black River Falls is one of the best places in west-central Wisconsin to build a day around forest, river, and trail conditions. The city is a gateway to the Black River State Forest and a broader outdoor area known for camping, canoeing, hiking, ATV riding, pine and oak woods, and sandstone scenery.

It is a destination where the weather has a real impact on the plan. A calm, dry day can be great for a paddle, campground weekend, or trail outing. After heavy rain, some routes can be muddy and river conditions may feel different than expected. On hot summer days, shade and water access can make the area much more comfortable.

Make the Most of a Black River Falls Day

Black River Falls works well for an outdoor weekend, but it is also a good place to make a shorter plan around the weather window you have. Use cooler mornings for hiking or biking, save water activities for calm conditions, and keep a scenic drive or town stop available when storms or rain arrive.

Weather Tips for Black River Falls

  • Forest conditions: Trails and forest roads can change quickly after rain.
  • Thunderstorms: Do not wait out lightning on the river, in open campsites, or on exposed trails.
  • Heat: Sandy ground and open riding areas can feel much hotter than the temperature suggests.
  • Water levels: Recent rain can affect paddling routes, launches, and shoreline access.

Plan Around the Conditions

Check the latest outlook below to see whether today is best for hiking, paddling, camping, or a more relaxed forest-country day.

7-Day Forecast for Black River Falls

🌤
82°F
Current Temperature
Station: KBCK
Observed at: 2:55 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 43%
Fri
82° 60°
1%
Sat
90° 68°
14%
Sun
94° 70°
23%
Mon
94° 66°
49%
Tue
91° 63°
4%
Wed
91° 64°
6%
Thu
90° 65°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

82° Fri 90° Sat 94° Sun 94° Mon 91° Tue 91° Wed 90° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

60° Fri 68° Sat 70° Sun 66° Mon 63° Tue 64° Wed 65° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 12 Sun 4 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 12 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 24, 2026 3:48 pm CDT