Water Temperature of the South Fork McKenzie River in Rainbow, OR

Current Water Temperature

47.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:30 PM PDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Cougar Creek; Cougar Falls; Cougar Reservoir; Willamette National Forest

South Fork McKenzie River

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

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Blue River, Blue River, OR (5.7 mi)
South Fork McKenzie River, Rainbow, OR (6.3 mi)
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Smith River, Foster, OR (14.5 mi)
McKenzie River, Belknap Springs, OR (14.8 mi)
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McKenzie River, Clear Lake, OR (20 mi)
South Santiam River, Cascadia, OR (21.6 mi)
Middle Santiam River, Foster, OR (26.2 mi)
McKenzie River, Walterville, OR (26.3 mi)

Weather for Rainbow, Oregon

Current Weather

36.7°F
Clear
Clear
36.1°F
36.7°F
83%
SW 2.5 mph
3.8 mph
36.1°F
31.9°F
0 in
18%
0 mi
1022 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Tue
H: 51°F
L: 36°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 38°F
L: 32°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Thu
H: 36°F
L: 28°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 29°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 54°F
L: 26°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.15 μg/m3
PM10: 4.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 10:52 AM
Moonset: 4:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:19 PM - 8:49 PM
10:22 AM - 12:52 AM

Minor Periods

4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 10:36AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 20 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.

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 April 14 at 12:10AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 21 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.

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. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
50.9°F
36.1°F
41.3°F
84%
0.22 in
90%
0%
10.1 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.9 μg/m3
PM10: 6.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 10:52 AM
Moonset: 4:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:19 PM - 8:49 PM
10:22 AM - 12:52 AM

Minor Periods

4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
37.9°F
32°F
35.7°F
97%
5.43 in
89%
14%
7.6 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.6 μg/m3
PM10: 3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 5:23 AM
Moon Transit: 8:33 AM
Moonset: 6:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
8:03 AM - 10:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:41 PM - 7:11 PM
4:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
36°F
27.9°F
32.6°F
96%
0.63 in
64%
20%
4.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.29 μg/m3
PM10: 2.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 5:44 AM
Moon Transit: 12:28 AM
Moonset: 7:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:57 PM - 10:27 PM
11:58 AM - 2:28 PM

Minor Periods

6:59 PM - 8:29 PM
5:14 AM - 6:44 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
43.3°F
29.1°F
36.5°F
98%
0.04 in
89%
9%
3.4 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.98 μg/m3
PM10: 5.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.07 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 8:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:50 PM - 11:20 PM
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

8:21 PM - 9:51 PM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54.4°F
25.7°F
36.5°F
95%
0.12 in
77%
0%
4.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.54 μg/m3
PM10: 9.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 6:37 AM
Moon Transit: 2:18 PM
Moonset: 10:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:48 PM - 4:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
6:07 AM - 7:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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