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River Conditions

Weather info, water temperature, river levels and more

The Columbia River provides year-round recreational opportunities. River conditions vary by season and can change without notice. This page provides data about the current conditions near Priest Rapids and Wanapum Dams. 

 

Stay safe! Boaters and fishermen:
Please be aware of the boat-restricted area below Wanapum Dam. Pay close attention to important signage at the Grant PUD recreation areas and boat launches. Have fun on the water!

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Weather Info

Priest Rapids DamWanapum Dam
TimeStamp05 / 19 / 2025 04:45:0205 / 19 / 2025 04:45:02
Headwater Elevation486.1566.4
Tailwater Elevation407.1491.6
Current Air Temperature4653
High Temp. Today5855
Low Temp. Today4651
High Temp. Yesterday6262
Low Temp. Yesterday5050
Current Wind Speed09
Wind DirectionSSEW
Today's High Wind Gust2730
Yesterday's High Wind Gust4663
Current Water Temperature5352

Flow Volumes & Water Quality

Hourly Columbia River flows and water-quality data, measured at both Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams.

Boat Launch Water Levels

A number of our recreation areas have public access boat launches. Below is the current water level at each launch. River level data updates every hour. Remember to be safe while on the water and beware that river levels can change suddenly without warning. For more information about our recreation areas visit 509river.org

Apricot Orchard

Apricot Orchard Water Level

Frenchman Coulee

Vantage Boat Launch

Buckshot

Huntzinger Boat Launch

Wanapum Lower

Crescent Bar

Priest Rapids Rec. Area Boat Launch

Wanapum Upper

Check Crescent Bar boat launch traffic cameras.

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