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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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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lake in Alaska, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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. NOAA buoy 46081, as of Aug 22, 12:10 AM UTC
Water temp
55°F
13°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46081 (17.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:10 AM UTC.

Weather at Portage Lake

H: 51° L: 43°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
51°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
81%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
48°
3 AM
Fog
48°
6 AM
Light rain shower
45°
9 AM
Fog
46°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
48°
3 PM
Light rain shower
50°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
9 PM
Mist
45°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Lake?
Portage Lake is a lake in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Portage Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Lake in Alaska is 55°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46081, 17.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Lake?
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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