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Little White Salmon River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).
Cold waterGreat conditions today

tributary to the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington state, 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 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14123500, as of Aug 23, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
449 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.33 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WA (5.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little White Salmon River

H: 85° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
36%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little White Salmon River?
Little White Salmon River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Little White Salmon River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Little White Salmon River in Washington is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 14123500, 5.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Little White Salmon River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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