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Edwards Slough

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 597 ft³/s over 97 years).
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natural watercourse in Okanogan County, Washington, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 12442500, as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 597 ft³/s over 97 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
229 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.07 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 597 ft³/s over 97 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIMILKAMEEN RIVER NEAR NIGHTHAWK, WA (4.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Edwards Slough

H: 71° L: 60°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
61°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
42%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Smoky haze
62°
6 AM
Smoky haze
60°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Light rain shower
65°
6 PM
Smoky haze
63°
9 PM
Smoky haze
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Edwards Slough?
Edwards Slough is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Edwards Slough?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Edwards Slough in Washington is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 12442500, 4.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Edwards Slough?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Edwards Slough have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Edwards Slough include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby