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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.
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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. NOAA buoy NKTA2, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC
Water temp
56°F
13°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy NKTA2 (29.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Portage Lakes

H: 62° L: 48°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
59°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
79%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
2.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
51°
3 AM
Light rain shower
51°
6 AM
Mist
49°
9 AM
Sunny
52°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 PM
Light rain shower
58°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Lakes?
Portage Lakes is a lake in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Portage Lakes?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Lakes in Alaska is 56°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy NKTA2, 29.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Lakes?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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