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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 628 ft³/s over 88 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12205000, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 628 ft³/s over 88 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
52°F
11°C
Streamflow
379 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.63 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 628 ft³/s over 88 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF NOOKSACK RIVER BL CASCADE CREEK NR GLACIER, WA (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mazama Falls

H: 64° L: 57°
Light rain
Light rain
62°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
81%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
58°
3 AM
Cloudy
60°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Light rain
58°
12 PM
Light rain
61°
3 PM
Light rain
62°
6 PM
Light rain
64°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mazama Falls?
Mazama Falls is a waterfall in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Mazama Falls?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Mazama Falls in Washington is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 12205000, 6.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Mazama Falls?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Mazama Falls have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Mazama Falls include camping-nearby.

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