Water level
No public level gauge is matched to Columbia Gorge yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
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Columbia Gorge conditions today
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 56°F, 69% chance of rain. Tuesday: W wind 5 to 11 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 56°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.7180° N, 121.4950° W
About Columbia Gorge
Columbia Gorge covers a stretch of water in Oregon and is classed as a reservoir.
We have not matched Columbia Gorge to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a dam operator that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Columbia Gorge questions
Is it windy on Columbia Gorge today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 56°F, 69% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Nearby lakes
If Columbia Gorge is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.