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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 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 556 ft³/s over 52 years).
Cold waterGreat conditions today

natural watercourse in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America; geonames ID = 5638861

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12359800, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 556 ft³/s over 52 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
60°F
16°C
Streamflow
527 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.03 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 556 ft³/s over 52 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F Flathead R ab Twin C nr Hungry Horse MT (17.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 86° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
77°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
32%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Montana is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 12359800, 17.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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