Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Utah swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Utah was 61°F at GSL 3510, 6 MI WEST OF ANTELOPE ISLAND; no water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 24 sensors reporting a water temperature in Utah today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1GSL 3510, 6 MI WEST OF ANTELOPE ISLANDUSGS gauge61°F 16°C19 hrs ago
- #2VIRGIN RIVER AT VIRGIN, UTUSGS gauge · 106 ft³/s59°F 15°C19 hrs ago
- #3GSL FARMINGTON BAY OUTFLOW AT CAUSEWAY BRIDGEUSGS gauge · 357 ft³/s58°F 14°C19 hrs ago
- #4COLORADO RIVER AT GYPSUM CANYON NEAR HITE, UTUSGS gauge · 8,460 ft³/s57°F 14°C19 hrs ago
- #5NORTH FORK VIRGIN RIVER NEAR SPRINGDALE, UTUSGS gauge · 51 ft³/s56°F 13°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Utah
No water-related NWS hazards are active in Utah right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.
Where to swim in Utah
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Utah — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.3(1,898)Utah Lake State Park
Reserve encompassing Utah's largest freshwater lake, with fishing, boating & camping access.
4.7(1,078)Lake Powell
Popular man-made reservoir featuring Rainbow Bridge & other rock formations, plus boating & fishing.
4.3(745)Riverside Park
A peaceful green space along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City, Riverside Park offers paved walking and biking trails that connect to the larger Jordan River Parkway Trail system. The park features picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, and river access for fishing and wildlife watching. Its location along the Jordan River corridor provides a natural escape within the city, with cottonwood-lined paths and views of the Wasatch Mountains.
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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.
