Station Name: EAST FORK WALLOWA RIVER NEAR JOSEPH, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,597 feet

Nearest Address:
59667 Wallowa Lake Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
Wallowa County

GPS Coordinates: 45.27110278, -117.211325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 8:42PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * 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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 5:43 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow rates forecasted Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.