Station Name: UPPER KLAMATH LAKE AT HOWARD BAY, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,131 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Klamath County

GPS Coordinates: 42.32638889, -121.9199722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 12 at 2:11AM PST until January 12 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in Klamath and Lake County, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog and locally slick conditions. * WHERE...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, areas in the Klamath Basin near and south of Upper Klamath Lake. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation continues. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Locally slick conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong area of high pressure remains in place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place through the week ahead.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 12 at 2:11AM PST until January 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in Klamath and Lake County, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog and locally slick conditions. * WHERE...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, areas in the Klamath Basin near and south of Upper Klamath Lake. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation continues. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Locally slick conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong area of high pressure remains in place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place through the week ahead.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 12 at 2:11AM PST until January 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, fog has diminished and visibilities have increased this morning. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants Within the valleys in Klamath County and Lake County. * WHERE...Within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation continues. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong area of high pressure remains in place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. Early morning conditions may be favorable for areas of dense or freezing valley fog. The high looks to stay in place through the week ahead.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air.

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 12 at 2:53PM PST until January 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:53 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants within the valleys in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHERE...Within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation continues. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong area of high pressure remains in place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place through the week ahead.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air.

Air Quality Alert issued January 12 at 2:01PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:15 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until 10 AM PST on Friday, January 16th. This advisory is in effect for Lake County and southern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org