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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years).
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tributary to Spada Lake in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

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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. USGS gauge 12137290, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
5 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.17 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK SULTAN RIVER NEAR SULTAN, WA (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 68° L: 54°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
57°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
42%
Humidity
87%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
63°
3 AM
Smoky haze
58°
6 AM
Smoky haze
54°
9 AM
Smoky haze
59°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 12137290, 2.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
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.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby