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Old River

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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.
Cold waterGood conditions today

tributary to Boom Slough in Skagit County, Washington, United States

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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 12170300, as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
56°F
13°C
Streamflow
1,470 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.27 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STILLAGUAMISH RIVER NEAR STANWOOD, WA (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Old River

H: 74° L: 57°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
69°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
71%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
3.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
59°
3 AM
Cloudy
60°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
9 AM
Light rain
61°
12 PM
Cloudy
65°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old River?
Old River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Old River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Old River in Washington is 56°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 12170300, 6.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Old River?
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.

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