Water Temperature of the South Fork McKenzie River in Rainbow, OR
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:00 AM 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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South Fork McKenzie River, Rainbow, OR (6.3 mi)
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Middle Santiam River, Foster, OR (26.2 mi)
McKenzie River, Walterville, OR (26.3 mi)
Weather for Rainbow, Oregon
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 53°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 48°F
L: 37°F

Mon
H: 40°F
L: 36°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 AM
Moonset: 9:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:36 AM - 5:06 AM10:32 AM - 1:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Stagnation Advisory issued February 4 at 11:57AM PST until February 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed February 4, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, East Central Willamette Valley, Lane County Lowlands, and North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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 February 4 at 11:57AM PST until February 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed February 4, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Benton County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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 February 5 at 12:24AM PST until February 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, East Central Willamette Valley, and North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 AM
Moonset: 9:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:36 AM - 5:06 AM10:32 AM - 1:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 3:48 AM
Moonset: 9:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:18 AM - 5:48 AM11:14 AM - 1:44 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 4:31 AM
Moonset: 9:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:01 AM - 6:31 AM11:57 AM - 2:27 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 AM
Moonset: 10:01 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:44 AM - 7:14 AM12:41 AM - 3:11 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 AM - 11:01 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 10:28 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 AM - 11:28 AM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
