06/13/2026
๐ก๏ธ Temps Are Rising โ Stay Safe Near the Water This Weekend and Beyond
With temperatures expected to climb significantly over the coming days, the Cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend are urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution near rivers, lakes, and waterways. Despite the summer-like heat, mountain-fed rivers in the Snoqualmie Valley remain dangerously cold and fast-moving.
Even experienced swimmers can be caught off guard by cold-water shock. When a person enters cold water, muscles can seize and breathing becomes involuntary and rapid โ significantly increasing the risk of drowning. Combined with a strong current, cold-water incapacitation can be deadly within minutes.
In addition to cold temperatures and swift currents, submerged hazards such as logs and rocks pose serious risks, including the danger of tripping and becoming trapped.
A few quick reminders:
๐ฆบ Wear a life jacket โ even strong swimmers benefit
๐ฏ Never swim alone, and let someone onshore know your plans
๐ Keep young children within arm's reach at all times
๐ซ Avoid alcohol/drugs near water
๐ Know river conditions before floating or swimming
The Snoqualmie Splash Pad and Si View Community Center pool are great family-friendly options to beat the heat.
๐ Full release with more safety tips: https://www.snoqualmiewa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1858
