Station Name: SALMON R AT GUSTAVUS AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 98 feet

Nearest Address:
Gustavus, AK 99826
Unorganized Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 58.44465728, -135.7418302

Nearby Water Temperatures

Marine Weather Statement issued June 30 at 9:09PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

A glacier outburst is currently ongoing on the Taku River. As a result of the release, debris in the water is possible on the Taku River, extending down Taku Inlet, & into Stephens Passage, particularly for Wednesday. Furthermore, the water temperature near the Taku River and into Stephens Passage may be much colder than normal, possibly by more than 10 degrees. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary.

Marine Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:59AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

A glacier outburst is currently occurring on the Taku River. As a result, debris in the water is possible on the Taku River and extending down Taku Inlet, particularly for Wednesday. Furthermore, water temperature near the Taku River may be much colder than normal, possibly by more than 10 degrees.