Water Temperature of the Sauk River in Darrington, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5:45 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestStation Name: SAUK RIVER AT DARRINGTON, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,230 feet
Nearest Address:
North Sauk River Road
Darrington, WA 98241
Snohomish County
GPS Coordinates: 48.2498311, -121.5845688
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Weather for Darrington, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 28°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 23°F

Tue
H: 44°F
L: 31°F

Wed
H: 43°F
L: 32°F

Thu
H: 45°F
L: 21°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 4:28 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:50 AM - 9:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 4:44PM PDT until March 22 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:44 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 10:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring but will be receding into moderate flooding within the next several hours is forecast. * WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause major flooding...inundating farm land...roads...and some residential areas. Levees will likely suffer damage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 17 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 PM PDT Saturday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 10/21/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 4:35PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 12:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring but will be receding into Moderate flooding over the next several hours. * WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood low farm lands and several roads...including Riverview Rd and the Snohomish-Monroe highway. Hide tidal levels could worsen flooding on the lower delta and Ebey Island. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 29 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 29.4 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM PDT Saturday was 30.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 25 feet. It will fall below action stage likely by Monday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.2 feet on 11/20/1962. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 1245 AM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 8:34PM PDT until March 22 at 1:40PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 4:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring, with the river slowly receding through Sunday. * WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several roads and much of the low pasture land in the river valley. A stage of 16 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM PDT Saturday was 18.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning, and continuing to recede to below 10.0 ft by late Sunday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 445 AM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 8:34PM PDT until March 23 at 3:12AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 4:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring, with the river gradually receding. * WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway and Riverview Road...and low areas of the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A stage of 28 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 28.8 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PDT Saturday was 30.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above moderate flood stage tonight and gradually recede through the next couple of days. It is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday night, and continue to below 20.0 ft Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 445 AM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 4:40PM PDT until March 22 at 9:10AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:40 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 12:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring, but will be receding into Minor flooding within the next several hours. * WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 30.0 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 PM PDT Saturday was 30.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling below action stage by late Sunday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 feet on 07/13/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 1245 AM PDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 4:28 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:50 AM - 9:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 5:29 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:05 AM - 2:35 AM4:59 PM - 7:29 PM
Minor Periods
8:25 AM - 9:55 AM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM1:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 PM
Moonset: 3:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM7:04 PM - 9:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:17 AM - 11:47 AM2:51 AM - 4:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 8:33 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:11 AM - 5:41 AM8:03 PM - 10:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:32 AM - 1:02 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
