Water Temperature of the South Fork McKenzie River in Rainbow, OR
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3:45 PM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Cougar Creek; Cougar Falls; Cougar Reservoir; Willamette National ForestStation 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
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Weather for Rainbow, Oregon
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 29°F

Mon
H: 52°F
L: 35°F

Tue
H: 57°F
L: 36°F

Wed
H: 58°F
L: 33°F

Thu
H: 62°F
L: 32°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 AM
Moonset: 11:37 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:07 AM - 8:37 AM2:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM12:59 AM - 2:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 10 at 1:43AM PST until January 11 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 1:43 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 10 at 1:25PM PST until January 11 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 10 at 1:17AM PST until January 12 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 1:17 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST early this morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
Keep children and pets close and away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives. Stay farther back from the ocean than you think is necessary. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 10 at 1:27PM PST until January 12 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 1:27 PM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 AM
Moonset: 11:37 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:07 AM - 8:37 AM2:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM12:59 AM - 2:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 7:21 AM
Moonset: 12:00 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:51 AM - 9:21 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM2:05 AM - 3:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 8:07 AM
Moonset: 12:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:37 AM - 10:07 AM3:34 PM - 6:04 PM
Minor Periods
11:59 AM - 1:29 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 AM
Moonset: 1:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM4:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:34 AM - 2:04 PM4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 AM
Moonset: 1:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:16 PM - 7:46 PM9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Minor Periods
1:19 PM - 2:49 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
