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Photo: C.2006. Wind Mountain. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Washington. (26099305528) by R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection (Public domain) License

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 43 years).
Cold waterGreat conditions today

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14128500, as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 43 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
60°F
15°C
Streamflow
157 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.77 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WIND RIVER NEAR CARSON, WA (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wind River

H: 79° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
45%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Smoky haze
65°
6 AM
Smoky haze
61°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wind River?
Wind River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Wind River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Wind River in Washington is 60°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 14128500, 5.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Wind River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Wind River rated?
Wind River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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