Station Name: SOUTH FORK MCKENZIE RIVER NEAR RAINBOW, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,447 feet

Nearest Address:
Natl Forest Develop Road 19 Rd
Rainbow, OR 97488
Lane County

GPS Coordinates: 44.13595817, -122.248391

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 1:25AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, except up to 3 feet for elevations above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 3:38PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches between 2000 and 5000 feet and up to 2 feet above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds and falling snow may reduce visibility at times. Low probability of impactful visibility reduction below 4500 feet in elevation.

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 7 at 1:27AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

* 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 this morning 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.

High Surf Advisory issued January 7 at 2:01PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:01 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 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 7 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.