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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 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years).
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natural watercourse in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States of America; geonames ID = 5638849

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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. USGS gauge 06006000, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
56°F
13°C
Streamflow
24 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.70 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Red Rock Cr ab Lakes, nr Lakeview, MT (18 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 88° L: 60°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
42%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
3.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Light rain shower
68°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Overcast
66°
9 PM
Overcast
66°

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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 56°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 06006000, 18 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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