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Black 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 39°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 39°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 435 ft³/s over 47 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 39°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 39°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15052000, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 435 ft³/s over 47 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
39°F
4°C
Streamflow
490 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.99 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 435 ft³/s over 47 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LEMON C NR JUNEAU AK (7.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black Bear Creek

H: 56° L: 50°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
51°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
93%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
55°
3 AM
Light rain shower
56°
6 AM
Light rain shower
53°
9 AM
Light rain shower
52°
12 PM
Light rain shower
54°
3 PM
Light rain shower
55°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Bear Creek?
Black Bear Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Black Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Black Bear Creek in Alaska is 39°F (4°C), measured by USGS gauge 15052000, 7.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Black Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 39°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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