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Barrett Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 495 ft³/s over 20 years).
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natural watercourse in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12182500, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 495 ft³/s over 20 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
56°F
13°C
Streamflow
414 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.15 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 495 ft³/s over 20 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CASCADE RIVER AT MARBLEMOUNT, WA (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Barrett Creek

H: 66° L: 52°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
83%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
12 PM
Light rain
63°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 PM
Mist
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barrett Creek?
Barrett Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Barrett Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Barrett Creek in Washington is 56°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 12182500, 11.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Barrett Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Barrett Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Barrett Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby