Station Name: SULTAN RIVER BELOW POWERPLANT NEAR SULTAN, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 364 feet

Nearest Address:
116th St SE
Sultan, WA 98294
Snohomish County

GPS Coordinates: 47.90732356, -121.8153994

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 3:47PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 3:47 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert for wildfire smoke has been issued by the following agencies: Northwest Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Whatcom and Skagit Counties through Thursday August 6 at 5pm due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Degraded air quality is expected in Skagit County from Hamilton eastward and in Whatcom from Deming eastward. Particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations may reach Unhealthy levels in the easter portions of Skagit and Whatcom Counties. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Fire Weather Watch issued August 5 at 12:18PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 12:18 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADES AND... .A dry cold front will push toward the area Friday and push by Saturday, bringing breezy west to southwesterly winds. The winds will be strongest near the Cascades and western Columbia Basin Friday and expand out toward the eastern Columbia Basin Saturday. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Strongest winds Saturday. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 20 percent in the valleys and 20 to 30 percent in the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued August 5 at 12:10PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADES AND... .A dry cold front will push toward the area Friday and push by Saturday, bringing breezy west to southwesterly winds. The winds will be strongest near the Cascades and western Columbia Basin Friday and expand out toward the eastern Columbia Basin Saturday. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Strongest winds Saturday. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 20 percent in the valleys and 20 to 30 percent in the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.

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Fire Weather Watch issued August 6 at 4:38AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 4:38 AM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN... .Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (60- 80% chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag conditions Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. Poor to fair overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.