Station Name: NORTH UMPQUA RIVER NEAR IDLEYLD PARK, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 935 feet

Nearest Address:
25575 N Umpqua Hwy
Idleyld Park, OR 97447
Douglas County

GPS Coordinates: 43.324563, -122.9997836

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 4:15PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 4:15 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This included terrain around Highway 138 near Toketee Falls. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 4:15PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 4:15 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...The Winter Weather Advisory has expired. Snow showers are tapering off, with only up to an additional inch of snow expected this evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are possible, with 20 to 30 inches over area peaks and ridgelines. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mostly above 4000 feet in South Central Oregon Cascades, including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake and highways 138, 230 and 62 down to around Union Creek. For the Winter Storm Watch, areas from Crescent Lake to Crater Lake and above 3500 feet. This includes portions of highways 58, 230, 138, and 62. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 2:05PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 2:05 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties in southern Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible, and exposed infrastructure may be damaged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat of sneaker waves increases Tuesday night as the first swells arrive, then widespread dangerous surf is expected Wednesday into Thursday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Stay away from the surf zone and off of jetties. Area beaches may become hazardous due to dangerous surf conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:07PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one to two feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be Tuesday afternoon and evening, as well as Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 6:35PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 6:35 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 4 PM Wednesday and 7 AM Thursday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.