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Howard Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 154 ft³/s over 31 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15564879, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 154 ft³/s over 31 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
47°F
8°C
Streamflow
188 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.84 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 154 ft³/s over 31 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SLATE C AT COLDFOOT AK (12.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Creek

H: 51° L: 45°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
50°
|
Feels like 47°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
78%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
48°
3 AM
Fog
46°
6 AM
Mist
47°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
46°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
6 PM
Light rain shower
50°
9 PM
Light rain shower
49°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Creek?
Howard Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Alaska is 47°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 15564879, 12.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 47°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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