Station Name: SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR FOSTER, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet

Nearest Address:
42853 Green River Dr
Sweet Home, OR 97386
Linn County

GPS Coordinates: 44.4123468, -122.6886956

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 9:16PM PST until February 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches from Monday morning through Monday night. Another 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, then another 4 to 9 inches of snow is expected from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The reason that forecast snow amounts are lowest on Tuesday is because precipitation will become light and more isolated. However, precipitation becomes relatively heavier and more widespread again on Wednesday.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 9:16PM PST until February 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches from Monday morning through Monday night. Another 0.5 to 2 inches of snow is expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, then another 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The reason that forecast snow amounts are lowest on Tuesday is because precipitation will become light and more isolated. However, precipitation becomes relatively heavier and more widespread again on Wednesday.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Beach Hazards Statement issued February 15 at 9:48PM PST until February 17 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep children and pets 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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.