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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 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 417 ft³/s over 89 years).
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natural watercourse in Ravalli County, Montana, United States of America; geonames ID = 5638886

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12344000, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 417 ft³/s over 89 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
490 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.32 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 417 ft³/s over 89 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bitterroot River near Darby MT (11.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 53°
Overcast
Overcast
72°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
37%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
79°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
84°
6 PM
Light rain shower
62°
9 PM
Cloudy
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Montana is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 12344000, 11.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°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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