Station Name: UPPER KLAMATH LAKE - RATTLESNAKE POINT FISH CAGE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,131 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Klamath County

GPS Coordinates: 42.34427778, -121.8601389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 10:13PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 10:13 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area. The first overnight, and the second Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels of 4500 feet will fall to 3500 feet overnight. Then, snow levels begin at 3000 feet Wednesday afternoon before falling as low as 1500 feet on Thursday morning, with significant snow for west side areas and northern Klamath County at elevations above 2000 feet. * WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during Wednesday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 10:13PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 10:13 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area. The first overnight, and the second Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels of 4500 feet will fall to 3500 feet overnight. Then, snow levels begin at 3000 feet Wednesday afternoon before falling as low as 1500 feet on Thursday morning, with significant snow for west side areas and northern Klamath County at elevations above 2000 feet. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to 15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation between 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM Thursday. Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range. Location >= >= >= >= 2in 8in 12in 18in -------- ---- ---- ---- ---- Siskiyou 78% 4% 0% 0% Pass Lake of 100% 54% 44% 35% the Woods Diamond 100% 99% 67% 42% Lake Junction Mt. A 100% 37% 15% 0% Lodge Crater 100% 97% 66% 44% Lake Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

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 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break, another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to 15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break, another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas. * WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during Wednesday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.