
Lake Union
Lake Union is a freshwater lake located entirely within the city limits of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a major part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The easternmost point of the lake is the Ship Canal Bridge, which carries Interstate 5 over the eastern arm of the lake and separates Lake Union from Portage Bay. Lake Union is the namesake of the neighborhoods located on its east and west shores: Eastlake and Westlake respectively. The northern shore of the lake is home to Gas Works Park. Notable features of the southern area of the lakeâÃâ¬Ãâcollectively known as the South Lake Union districtâÃâ¬Ãâinclude Lake Union Park, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), and the Center for Wooden Boats. University of Washington campus frontage on Lake Union, 1919 The George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge) carries State Route 99 over the western arm of Lake Union. The Aurora Bridge is so named because it carries Aurora Ave N down the western side of the lake. Lake Union's westernmost point can be considered the Fremont Cut, which is located just west of the Aurora Bridge and is spanned by the Fremont Bridge. The Fremont Bridge carries Fremont Ave N between the neighborhoods of Fremont and Queen Anne and separates Lake Union from the rest of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the west.
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Lake Union
Lake Union is a freshwater lake located entirely within the city limits of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a major part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The easternmost point of the lake is the Ship Canal Bridge, which carries Interstate 5 over the eastern arm of the lake and separates Lake Union from Portage Bay. Lake Union is the namesake of the neighborhoods located on its east and west shores: Eastlake and Westlake respectively. The northern shore of the lake is home to Gas Works Park. Notable features of the southern area of the lakeâÃâ¬Ãâcollectively known as the South Lake Union districtâÃâ¬Ãâinclude Lake Union Park, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), and the Center for Wooden Boats. University of Washington campus frontage on Lake Union, 1919 The George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge) carries State Route 99 over the western arm of Lake Union. The Aurora Bridge is so named because it carries Aurora Ave N down the western side of the lake. Lake Union's westernmost point can be considered the Fremont Cut, which is located just west of the Aurora Bridge and is spanned by the Fremont Bridge. The Fremont Bridge carries Fremont Ave N between the neighborhoods of Fremont and Queen Anne and separates Lake Union from the rest of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the west.
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Forecast: Saturday, May 3
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Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM
5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
9:01 AM - 10:31 AM
Outlook for Saturday at Lake Union
Expect temperatures ranging from 46°F to 57°F. There's a 78% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.09" rain. Winds will be averaging 3 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The maximum UV index will be 3 (Moderate), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 1:36 AM and 8:41 AM, or try the minor windows near 5:27 PM and 9:01 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Union.
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Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
36°F
On Jan 1
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
52°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: July (75°F).
- Coolest avg: January (42°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: June → July (+13°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-12°F).
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Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
224°
Pressure
1016 mb
Cloud Cover
98%
Visibility
9 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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