Water Temperature of the Matanuska River in Palmer, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 24, 2026, 3:30 PM AKDT
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Matanuska River ParkStation Name: MATANUSKA R AT PALMER AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
3448 N Old Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
Matanuska-Susitna County
GPS Coordinates: 61.6086312, -149.0730432
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Weather for Palmer, Alaska
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 63°F
L: 45°F

Tue
H: 61°F
L: 41°F

Wed
H: 64°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 41 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:56 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:20 AM - 4:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 8:03AM AKDT until July 24 at 8:30PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 8:03 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 8:30 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Little Susitna River near Northern Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 830 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, mainly along and near North Sushana Drive and near Houston. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 757 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near the Little Susitna River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 8:13PM AKDT until July 25 at 2:30AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Little Susitna River near Northern Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 230 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, mainly along and near North Sushana Drive and near Houston. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate in water levels have fallen or are starting to fall across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing but is expected to gradually recede overnight, especially near the Little Susitna River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 10:59PM AKDT until July 25 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:59 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Little Susitna River from the Parks Highway downstream. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1054 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - The crest is expected to occur near the Parks Highway overnight tonight in minor flood stage and the begin to recede. Areas farther downstream toward the Susitna Landing Public Use area will likely not see the river crest until Saturday night or Sunday morning. - For Little Susitna at Houston: At 9:50pm the stage was 11.0 feet. Flood Stage is 11.0 feet. Forecast: A crest around 11.3 feet is expected around 4:00am Saturday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:56 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:20 AM - 4:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:53 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:12 AM - 5:42 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:51 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 12:17 AM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Minor Periods
1:02 AM - 2:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:48 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 AM
Moonset: 3:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM4:53 AM - 7:23 AM
Minor Periods
2:47 AM - 4:17 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 33.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 10:45 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:56 AM
Moonset: 5:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:26 AM - 3:56 AM5:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Minor Periods
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
