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Marion Forks, Oregon Weather

Town • Central Oregon

Marion Forks is a small unincorporated community on Oregon Route 22 in Linn County, about 16 miles southeast of Detroit, where Marion Creek joins the North Santiam River. It is home to the state's Marion Forks Fish Hatchery, a Forest Service campground and the turnoff to the Marion Lake trailhead in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.

45°
😕
Comfort Score
57(C)
Fair
Milder than usual · typical high 49°
Weather updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST

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10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Nov 13
    55°40°
    Comfort
    37
    98%
    Rain 0.32 in
  2. Sat
    Nov 14
    48°40°
    Comfort
    35
    90%
    Rain 0.17 in
  3. Sun
    Nov 15
    46°40°
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    Rain 0.68 in
  4. Mon
    Nov 16
    46°34°
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    Rain 0.03 in
  5. Tue
    Nov 17
    48°33°
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    Rain 0 in
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    Nov 18
    40°28°
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    Rain 0.24 in
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    Precip <0.01 in
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    46°37°
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    18%
    Rain 0.17 in

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Hourly Forecast

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  16. Sunrise7:03 AM
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Current Conditions

Temperature
45°F
Feels like 40°F
Humidity
72%
Dew point 37°F
Wind
4 mph
NW • Gusts 20 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Mid-level clouds
Precip Chance
15%
Air Quality
12
Good

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal47
Wind97
Sky Comfort38
Moisture95
Precipitation98
Air Quality
AQI 12 · Good
100

Marion Forks weather today and through the year

It's 45°F at Marion Forks right now (feels like 40°F), with 4 mph wind and a comfort score of 57. Today's forecast high at Marion Forks is 55°F, 9°F above the mid November normal of 47°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 46°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 62).

July is the warmest month at Marion Forks, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 28°F. December is the wettest month (11.7 in.), out of about 69.2 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Marion Forks are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in July, 9 AM to noon in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in September.

Marion Forks sits on the wet west slope of the Cascades, in the upper North Santiam canyon below Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack. Storms moving up the canyon from the Willamette Valley drop heavy rain and snow here, several times what reaches Camp Sherman on the other side of the crest. It is a little drier than Idanha, farther down the canyon, but still one of the wettest places in this part of the Cascades.

Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.

What to expect at Marion Forks in the next few days

No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.

Best time to go

The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 46°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 62).

Best day this week

Of the next 7 days, Saturday looks best for Marion Forks, with a 48°F high and midday comfort near 57. Thursday looks weakest (9).

This weekend

This weekend: Saturday 48°F/40°F with a 90% chance of rain, Sunday 46°F/40°F with a 100% chance of rain.

Rain

Next good chance of rain: today (98%, about 0.32 in.).

Freezing nights

2 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.

Live weather map

Weather around Marion Forks right now

Overcast and 45° at Marion Forks right now.

Live weather map
About the live weather map for Marion Forks

The map centers on Marion Forks and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.

Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.

Marion Forks vs nearby places

Typical summer conditions compared with Marion Forks, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.

Summer climate at places near Marion Forks
PlaceDistanceSummer afternoonsMorning fogAfternoon windCompared with Marion Forks
Pamelia Lake5.6 mi-14°F10%6 mphabout 14°F cooler on summer afternoons and 1,457 ft higher
Mount Jefferson8.4 mi-25°F12%11 mph8,043 ft higher and about 25°F cooler on summer afternoons
Idanha8.8 mi+1°F0%7 mpha very similar climate
Three Fingered Jack10.7 mi-17°F13%11 mph5,388 ft higher and about 17°F cooler on summer afternoons
Mount Washington20.3 mi-16°F7%12 mph5,349 ft higher and about 16°F cooler on summer afternoons
Belknap Crater23.4 mi-14°F6%11 mph4,427 ft higher and about 14°F cooler on summer afternoons

Places with a climate like Marion Forks'

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
55°Fforecast
9° above normal
Normal: 47°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
25.2"
52% below average
30-yr avg: 52.1"
Sunny Days
18last 28 days
10 more than baseline
Typical: 8
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
4.9 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 5.8 mph
Comfort Score
8128-day avg
8 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 73
What the Marion Forks climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Marion Forks with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Marion Forks departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Marion Forks weather by month

July is the warmest month at Marion Forks, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 28°F. December is the wettest month (11.7 in.), out of about 69.2 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 5% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Marion Forks are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in July, 9 AM to noon in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in September.

Typical monthly weather at Marion Forks. Highs, lows, and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Fog, cloud, and wind: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026. Comfort is the average daytime score from the Marion Forks hourly climatology.
MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecipWet daysMorning fogMidday cloudAfternoon windDaylightComfort
Jan41°F28°F10.3 in194%30%6 mph9.2 h21
Feb45°F28°F7.4 in166%35%5 mph10.4 h19
Mar50°F30°F7.9 in175%37%5 mph11.8 h20
Apr55°F33°F5.8 in144%33%5 mph13.5 h27
May64°F38°F4.0 in123%29%5 mph14.8 h51
Jun71°F43°F2.7 in102%18%5 mph15.5 h69
Jul81°F47°F0.6 in50%5%4 mph15.2 h86
Aug81°F46°F0.7 in50%7%5 mph14.0 h84
Sep74°F42°F2.1 in92%13%5 mph12.4 h80
Oct59°F35°F5.9 in142%23%6 mph10.8 h48
Nov47°F31°F10.2 in193%28%6 mph9.5 h21
Dec39°F28°F11.7 in206%32%6 mph8.8 h17

Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.

What makes Marion Forks' weather different

Among the 26 Central Oregon towns we track, Marion Forks has the 2nd-coolest summer afternoons and the calmest summer afternoons. It also has the 3rd-mildest winter nights.

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Wind

5 mphtypical afternoon wind, with no strong daily build-up

Marion Forks has no strong afternoon wind build-up. Afternoons average about 5 mph year-round, and January is the windiest month, with hourly averages near 7 mph.

Elevation

−14°Fsummer afternoons at Pamelia Lake, 1,457 ft up

Pamelia Lake sits 1,457 ft higher, 5.6 miles away. Its summer highs average 14°F cooler and its winter lows 4°F colder than Marion Forks.

Daylight

8.8–15.5 hof daylight, Dec to Jun

Days at Marion Forks range from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:53 PM, and in mid-December around 4:32 PM.

Wildfire smoke

10 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)

NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Marion Forks an average of 10 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.

Snow

77 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)

NOAA's HRRR model puts Marion Forks at about 77 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 36 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.

Seasons at Marion Forks

  • Warm seasonJun 25 – Sep 24 · highs 72°F+

    The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 24, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 81°F.

  • Cool seasonNov 25 – Feb 24 · highs 46°F or lower

    The cool season runs from Nov 25 to Feb 24, when the average high is 46°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 28°F.

  • Freezing nightsNov 5 – Apr 4 · lows 32°F or colder

    Average lows at Marion Forks are at or below freezing from Nov 5 to Apr 4.

  • Wet seasonOct 13 – Apr 27 · 81% of the year's precipitation

    The wet season runs from Oct 13 to Apr 27, when a day has at least a 44% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.

The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 6 and half of its annual total by Jan 21.

Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)

This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Marion Forks averaged 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 33 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 11 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.

In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 23, 2025 (96°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (11°F). The wettest day was Dec 18, 2025 (4.37 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 43 mph on Oct 25, 2025.

  • 9days at 90°F or hotter
  • 56nights at or below freezing
  • 33days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
  • 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
  • 11mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
  • Hottest day96°FAug 23, 2025
  • Coldest night11°FFeb 11, 2025
  • Wettest day4.37 inDec 18, 2025
  • Strongest 2 PM gust43 mphOct 25, 2025

What shapes Marion Forks' weather

At about 2,400 feet, Marion Forks is right where winter storms switch between rain and snow. Cold storms leave snow in the campground and on Route 22, and warmer ones bring rain that melts it. The snow season is longer and the freezing nights start earlier than in Idanha, about 700 feet lower. Still, the snowpack is a small fraction of what builds up on Santiam Pass or at the Marion Lake trailhead higher on Marion Creek.

The forks lie in a forested canyon bottom, and wind is light nearly all year, with no real afternoon build-up. Cold air settles along the creek on clear nights, so mornings by the water are chilly even in summer. Summers are warm and dry, and July and August are the reliable months for hiking up to the high lakes.

Wildfire is part of Marion Forks' history, and residents were evacuated during the 2003 B&B Complex fires. The hatchery was spared during the 2020 Labor Day fires that swept the North Santiam canyon. Dry east wind in late summer and early fall is the warning sign of dangerous fire weather.

Tips for visiting Marion Forks

  • Bring your own water

    Marion Forks Campground has 15 first-come, first-served sites, vault toilets and no drinking water. It is open year-round, weather permitting.

  • Walk the hatchery loop

    A paved loop of about a quarter mile runs along Marion Creek through the picnic area and the hatchery, with signs about spring Chinook salmon.

  • Get a wilderness permit for Marion Lake

    From June 15 to October 15, the Marion Lake trailhead requires a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit for both day and overnight use, reserved online.

  • Expect snow on the trailhead road

    Marion Creek Road (Forest Road 2255) runs 5.5 miles to the trailhead, and Forest Service roads are not maintained for snow and ice.

  • Skip campfires in the Marion Lake basin

    Campfires are prohibited in the Marion, Ann and Table lake basins of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, and anywhere above 5,700 feet.

  • Take fire evacuations seriously

    Wildfires have forced evacuations in this canyon before. In late summer, follow fire restrictions and evacuation notices for the canyon.

Marion Forks through the seasons

Spring (March–May)
Spring is wet, with snow on and off at the forks into April and deeper snow on the road to Marion Lake into late spring.
Summer (June–August)
Summer is warm, dry and calm. Wilderness permits start June 15, and smoke from Cascade fires is possible in late summer.
Fall (September–November)
Early fall brings clear days and a fire-weather risk when east wind blows, then steady rain by mid-October. Permits end October 15.
Winter (December–February)
Rain and snow trade off in the canyon. The campground stays open, weather permitting, but the forest roads above it are not plowed.

Activities and the weather that matters

  • Hatchery visits: The hatchery is a year-round stop. It opened in 1951 to make up for fish lost when Detroit Dam was built.
  • Creekside camping: Nights by the creek are cool even in summer, and rain is frequent from fall through spring.
  • Hiking to Marion Lake: The trail is usually snow-free from early summer into October. Check the trailhead road and permit status first.
  • Stream fishing: The Forest Service lists river and stream fishing on Marion Creek. Lower, clearer summer flows are easiest.

Official sources and current conditions

Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

76
Avg Comfort
59°
Avg High
35.7°
Avg Low
60%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine7.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain69.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr159 (44%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr5
✨ Perfect Days (80+)435

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July85
81.4° / 47.1° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. August83
80.9° / 46.4° · ☀️ 11.2h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. June74
70.9° / 42.9° · ☀️ 11h
0 foggy days · 10 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December23
39.3° / 27.5° · ☀️ 3.3h
💧 11.7" · 20 rainy days · 2 foggy days
2. February27
44.9° / 27.8° · ☀️ 4.9h
💧 7.4" · 16 rainy days · 2 foggy days
3. November31
46.5° / 31.2° · ☀️ 4.3h
💧 10.2" · 19 rainy days · 0 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
November 20244945.8° / 33.7°3.9h0d8.13"4
December 20244644.3° / 32.8°3.4h1d10.84"0
January 20256145.3° / 29.4°5.6h0d4.41"10
February 20255242.7° / 28.2°4.3h2d7.24"3
March 20256048.3° / 33.6°5.7h1d9.09"10
April 20258457° / 38.7°9.5h0d1.56"22
May 20258362.4° / 42.6°9.1h1d1.54"21
June 20259472.6° / 48.3°12h0d1.09"27
July 20259780.6° / 55.4°12.5h0d0"31
August 20259382.4° / 57.2°10.8h0d0.06"30
September 20258977.2° / 53.1°8.9h0d1.26"25
October 20257457.9° / 41.5°6.1h0d4.06"16
November 20256853.1° / 40.4°4.7h0d3.58"10
December 20254847.8° / 37.2°3.1h2d13.45"4
January 20266949.6° / 36.3°5.6h0d3.53"17
February 20266548.7° / 34.1°5.6h2d5.4"10
March 20267052.9° / 37.6°6.8h0d5.58"14
April 20267856.3° / 38.6°8.3h1d4.04"19
May 20269065.7° / 44.7°11h0d2.32"27
June 20268870.1° / 49.2°10h0d1.52"23
July 20269779.4° / 53.3°12.5h0d0.08"31
August 20269481.9° / 53.9°11.5h0d0.03"31
September 20269168.5° / 47.6°8.7h0d1.61"26
October 20268265.5° / 43.8°7.4h0d1.45"24
Last updated: 11/9/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

88°F72°F55°F39°F23°FNov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Marion Forks climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Marion Forks, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Marion Forks. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Snow Depth by Season

0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 0.1″ on that date.

Now

0″

Typical peak

28″

Deepest

61″

2007–08

0″20″40″60″80″AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul0″ now
This season (2026–27)AveragePast seasons (2003–04 to 2025–26)
About this chart and each season's peak

Each gray line is one winter at Marion Forks (2,516 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.

Peak snow depth each season
SeasonPeak depthPeak dateDays with 1″+
2025–263.8″Apr 1612
2024–2513″Mar 1952
2023–2431″Jan 1482
2022–2334″Apr 4152
2021–2228″Dec 31124
2020–2113″Feb 2858
2019–2020″Jan 1884
2018–1929″Feb 2669
2017–1825″Feb 2680
2016–1744″Jan 10128
2015–1631″Dec 2479
2014–1513″Dec 3041
2013–1429″Feb 1070
2012–1334″Feb 24102
2011–1228″Mar 2299
2010–1130″Dec 30129
2009–107.8″Dec 3147
2008–0944″Dec 23121
2007–0861″Feb 2159
2006–0722″Mar 298
2005–0616″Dec 2077
2004–057.7″Jan 1624
2003–0435″Jan 792

Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01

  • Temperature: At Marion Forks, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (82°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (32°F).
  • Wind: Marion Forks has no strong afternoon wind build-up. Afternoons average about 5 mph year-round, and January is the windiest month, with hourly averages near 7 mph.
  • Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Marion Forks (5% average cloud cover), and March middays are the cloudiest (37%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Marion Forks

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Marion Forks changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Marion Forks through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Marion Forks for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.

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How recent months compared at Marion Forks

  • October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Marion Forks averaged a high of 65°F, 6°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 59°F.

Location Details

📍
Coordinates
44.6154, -121.9481
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Elevation
2,446 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#camping#forest#scenic-drive#rain-snow-transition

Marion Forks weather questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Marion Forks

What is the weather like at Marion Forks today?

It's 45°F at Marion Forks right now, with a comfort score of 57 (fair). Today's forecast high at Marion Forks is 55°F, 9°F above the mid November normal of 47°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 46°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 62).

What is the best month to visit Marion Forks?

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Marion Forks are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in July, 9 AM to noon in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in September. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 24, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 81°F.

What are the warmest and coldest months at Marion Forks?

July is the warmest month at Marion Forks, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 28°F. Average lows at Marion Forks are at or below freezing from Nov 5 to Apr 4.

Does it snow at Marion Forks?

Yes, regularly through the winter. NOAA's HRRR model puts Marion Forks at about 77 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 36 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.

How much rain and snow does Marion Forks get?

December is the wettest month (11.7 in.), out of about 69.2 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 13 to Apr 27, when a day has at least a 44% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.

How does Marion Forks weather compare with Pamelia Lake?

Pamelia Lake sits 1,457 ft higher, 5.6 miles away. Its summer highs average 14°F cooler and its winter lows 4°F colder than Marion Forks.

How smoky does Marion Forks get in fire season?

NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Marion Forks an average of 10 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.

Was the Marion Forks hatchery damaged in the 2020 fires?

No. The state fish and wildlife department reported in September 2020 that the Marion Forks hatchery was spared from damage. Staff returned when they could to clean ponds and feed the fish.

How did Marion Forks get its name?

It is named for the fork where Marion Creek, once called the Marion Fork Santiam River, joins the North Santiam. William Horn homesteaded there in 1866, and Scott Young built the cabins and cookhouse that became the Marion Forks Lodge after buying the land in 1932.

What kind of place is Marion Forks?

Marion Forks is a small unincorporated community on Oregon Route 22 in Linn County, about 16 miles southeast of Detroit, where Marion Creek joins the North Santiam River. It is home to the state's Marion Forks Fish Hatchery, a Forest Service campground and the turnoff to the Marion Lake trailhead in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.

What is Marion Forks weather like in November?

November at Marion Forks averages a high of 47°F and a low of 31°F, with 10.2 in. of precipitation over about 19 wet days. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Marion Forks.

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