Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
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Measurement Time: Friday, December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM PST
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Lake Celilo; John Day Dam; Cliffs Park; Rufus, ORSponsored Content
Station Name: COLUMBIA RIVER, RIGHT BANK, NEAR CLIFFS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet
Nearest Address:
146–174 John Day Dam Rd
Goldendale, WA 98620
Klickitat County
GPS Coordinates: 45.7134579, -120.710893
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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather
Humidity: 79%
Heat Index: 31.4°F
Feels Like: 21.9°F
Wind: WSW 9.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 26 mph
Wind Chill: 21.9°F
Dew Point: 21.9°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 48°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 39°F
L: 30°F

Sun
H: 38°F
L: 26°F

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 25°F

Tue
H: 39°F
L: 25°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:40 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:51 AM - 12:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 3:00AM PST until December 27 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:00 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches and locally as high as 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 2:02PM PST until December 27 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph between 7 pm tonight and 10 am Saturday. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 9:30PM PST until December 27 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:30 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 2:10AM PST until December 27 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 2:10 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During periods of heavier snow and stronger winds, visibility may be impacted.
Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:14PM PST until December 27 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:14 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During periods of heavier snow and stronger winds, visibility may be impacted.
Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:40 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:51 AM - 12:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 35.2°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 1:23 AM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:53 AM - 3:23 AM12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
Minor Periods
11:09 AM - 12:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 33.1°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 6:57 PM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:49 AM - 4:19 AM6:27 PM - 8:57 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM12:25 AM - 1:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:50 PM
Moonset: 2:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:38 AM - 5:08 AM7:20 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor Periods
11:52 AM - 1:22 PM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.9°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 30.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:47 PM
Moonset: 3:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM8:17 PM - 10:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:21 AM - 1:51 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
