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Skykomish River
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 303 ft³/s over 42 years).
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 12138160, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 303 ft³/s over 42 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 303 ft³/s over 42 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SULTAN RIVER BELOW POWERPLANT NEAR SULTAN, WA (4.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skykomish River?
- Skykomish River is a river in Washington.
- What is the water temperature at Skykomish River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Skykomish River in Washington is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 12138160, 4.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Skykomish River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Skykomish River rated?
- Skykomish River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.
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