Station Name: WELLS POWERPLANT HEADWATER NEAR PATEROS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 758 feet

Nearest Address:
Dam Access Rd
Azwell, WA 98816
Chelan County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9476409, -119.8636742

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Methow Valley (Zone 704). * Winds: For Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For Methow Valley (Zone 704) Southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Winds shifting to the west and northwest Friday evening 5 to 15 mph. * Timing: Friday afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidities: 13 to 19 percent. * Temperatures: 90 to 96. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Friday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

* Affected Area: Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Breezy south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. * Timing: Friday afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 18 percent. * Temperatures: 90 to 93. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Friday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Dry and breezy conditions are expected on the Waterville Plateau and Colville Reservation Saturday afternoon and evening. Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires. Evening Cascade gap winds will increase relative humidity above critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Southwest/West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 23 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Dry and breezy conditions are expected on the Waterville Plateau and Colville Reservation Saturday afternoon and evening. Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires. Evening Cascade gap winds will increase relative humidity above critical levels. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 706... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * Affected Area: Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 23 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.