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!
Weather Info
| Priest Rapids Dam | Wanapum Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| TimeStamp | 03 / 25 / 2026 20:00:01 | 03 / 25 / 2026 20:00:01 |
| Headwater Elevation | 485 | 570.7 |
| Tailwater Elevation | 411.1 | 491.9 |
| Current Air Temperature | 48 | 47 |
| High Temp. Today | 60 | 61 |
| Low Temp. Today | 42 | 43 |
| High Temp. Yesterday | 67 | 67 |
| Low Temp. Yesterday | 46 | 48 |
| Current Wind Speed | 17 | 22 |
| Wind Direction | WNW | NW |
| Today's High Wind Gust | 37 | 52 |
| Yesterday's High Wind Gust | 55 | 45 |
| Current Water Temperature | 45 | 44 |
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
Check Crescent Bar boat launch traffic cameras.
Priest Rapids Dam Counts
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Grant PUD has removed the 2022 Wanapum Dam daily fish counts from its website due to potentially erroneous data related to technical challenges.
