Station Name: SAUK RIVER AB WHITE CHUCK RIVER NR DARRINGTON, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,024 feet

Nearest Address:
Beaver Lake Trail
Darrington, WA 98241
Snohomish County

GPS Coordinates: 48.16872009, -121.4706723

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued March 8 at 9:40PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph on Wednesday. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 9:40PM PDT until March 10 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult at times and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest amounts will be in the highest elevations closest to the mountains. A convergence zone is expected to set up over the area tonight through Monday, which will increase the chances to see accumulating snow in the Cascade valleys and foothills in the vicinity of US-2. Daytime temperatures above freezing will help to limit snow accumulation during the day and melt any snow on the ground.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 8 at 9:40PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph on Wednesday. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Flood Warning issued March 8 at 3:58PM PDT until March 9 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road is beginning to flood in places at the northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 351 PM PDT, The Stehekin River is currently above Action Stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.2 and 0.3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 8 at 2:05PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 2:05 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 6:15 AM

...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE CASCADES THIS WEEK... .Colder temperatures with a persistent plume of moisture into the Cascades will result in periods of heavy snow. The first round of heavy snow is expected Sunday night through Monday night. Light snow will continue with decreased snow rates on Tuesday, but then increase again early Wednesday continuing with heavy snow at times through Friday morning. Winter travel is expected over Stevens Pass, and heavy snow loads may also result in tree damage. * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snow load may result in tree damage and power outages. Gusty winds may also result in periods of blowing snow particularly for Sunday night.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel