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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°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 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy TCNW1, as of Aug 22, 9:18 AM UTC
Water temp
57°F
14°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy TCNW1 (18.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:18 AM UTC.

Weather at Forest Lake

H: 75° L: 55°
Overcast
Overcast
65°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
25%
Humidity
82%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 PM
Sunny
71°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Lake?
Forest Lake is a lake in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy TCNW1, 18.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Forest Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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