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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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natural watercourse in Forest County, Wisconsin, 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 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 452726088434401, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
45°F
7°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FR-34/14E/03-0656 (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 72° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
69°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
61%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
4.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Wisconsin is 45°F (7°C), measured by USGS gauge 452726088434401, 10.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby