Can you swim here today?
Little Prickly Pear Creek
Montana · River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Little Prickly Pear Creek is 51°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 06066500, 1.9 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 06066500, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
- A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty and other areas. — NWS Great Falls MT
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 4,230 ft³/s over 81 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 4,230 ft³/s over 81 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri River bl Holter Dam nr Wolf Cr MT (1.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.