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MinnesotaNatural lake, 2,439 acres, Ramsey County, Washington County

White Bear Lake conditions today

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Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 48°F, 84% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSE wind 5 to 15 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 61°F, 52% chance of rain.

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Last hour of NOAA MRMS radar, 1 km resolution. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.

Water level

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Measured from orbit by NASA's SWOT satellite each time it passes over the lake, usually every 10 to 21 days, to within about half a foot. Elevation is above sea level (EGM2008), not a gauge reading at a dock.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Minnesota
County
Ramsey County, Washington County
Surface area
2,439 acres
Max depth
82 ft
Coordinates
45.0747° N, 92.9781° W

Background reading: White Bear Lake on Wikipedia

About White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake covers about 2,439 acres in Ramsey County, Washington County, Minnesota and is classed as a natural lake. At its deepest it reaches roughly 82 ft.

We have not matched White Bear Lake to a public level gauge, so the water level on this page comes from NASA's SWOT satellite, which measures the lake surface from orbit on each pass. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

White Bear Lake questions

Is it windy on White Bear Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 48°F, 84% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at White Bear Lake right now?

We have not matched White Bear Lake to a public level gauge, so the water level card on this page uses NASA's SWOT satellite, which measures the lake surface every time it passes overhead, usually every 10 to 21 days. The card shows the latest pass, its date and the change since the pass before.

How big is White Bear Lake?

White Bear Lake covers about 2,439 acres (3.8 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is White Bear Lake?

The deepest point of White Bear Lake is roughly 82 ft.

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