Water Temperature of the Sauk River in Darrington, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 1:45 PM PDT
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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

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 44°F

Sat
H: 41°F
L: 22°F

Sun
H: 46°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 25°F

Tue
H: 43°F
L: 33°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 PM - 11:02 PM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued March 20 at 5:17AM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:17 AM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued March 20 at 4:56PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:56 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 7:45 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Area rivers will still be rising into Saturday, with multiple cresting into Sunday. The rain has largely ended for the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 2:35PM PDT until March 21 at 3:15PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stillaguamish River at Arlington. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will cause flooding mainly in the Silvana area, along Norman Road and in Florence. A stage of 17 feet on the Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 3 in the Snohomish County Flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:25 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:25 PM PDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 18.0 feet late tonight. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 12/28/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 1100 PM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 2:32PM PDT until March 21 at 2:06AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... South Fork Stillaguamish River Near Jordan Rd. Bridge affecting Snohomish County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Stillaguamish River near Jordan Rd. Bridge. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 211.0 feet, the South Fork Stillaguamish River will cause flooding along the river and tributaries. A stage of 14.5 feet corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 210.5 feet. - Flood stage is 211.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 211.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 1100 PM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 1:20PM PDT until March 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... North Fork Stillaguamish River Near Arlington affecting Snohomish County. .Rain is tapering, but rivers are expected to continue rising. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Fork Stillaguamish River near Arlington. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the North Fork Stillaguamish River will cause flooding of Oso Loop Road and cause minor riverbank erosion. A stage of 13 feet corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall below flood stage this evening to 13.6 feet late this afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 12/14/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 PM - 11:02 PM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 3:31 PM
Moonset: 11:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:01 PM - 5:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.12 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: 4.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.04 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: 3.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.92 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
