Station Name: MCKENZIE RIVER AT OUTLET OF CLEAR LAKE, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,268 feet

Nearest Address:
59715 McKenzie Hwy
Clear Lake, OR 97413
Linn County

GPS Coordinates: 44.3609545, -121.9956172

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 9:21AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon March 30, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.

Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 10:38PM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon March 30, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties. There is a 50-75% chance snowfall rates will occasionally exceed 1 inch/hour along the Cascade passes between 4 PM Wednesday and 8 AM Thursday, resulting in hazardous travel conditions due to a combination of low visibilities and accumulating snow.

Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 10:44PM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon March 30, 2026, 10:44 PM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.