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South Fork Bear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 08377900, as of Aug 22, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIO MORA NEAR TERRERO, NM (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Fork Bear Creek?
- South Fork Bear Creek is a river in New Mexico.
- What is the water temperature at South Fork Bear Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Bear Creek in New Mexico is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 08377900, 4.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at South Fork Bear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
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