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Big Bear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold 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.
natural watercourse in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold 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 13304050, as of Aug 23, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Big Timber Creek Abv Mouth at Leadore ID (11 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Bear Creek?
- Big Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
- What is the water temperature at Big Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Big Bear Creek in Idaho is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 13304050, 11 miles away.
- Can you swim at Big 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 23, 2026.
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