Waka Weather

[Talonis]

it will be hot

[Eggy]

I'd hope n pray for low 80's/60's but plan for high 90's/70's. Also expect anything from a light afternoon rain to a hurricane on the mountain.

Wish every year would be like 09.

[Katiegirl3]

Oh I meant to say that in the evening it has always seemed to cool down nicely! Not quite jeans and sweatshirt but definitely comfortable.

[drmayberry]

I always pack the same for any festival and usually don't run into too many problems.

One pair of pants.
2 pairs of shorts.
Hoody.
Lots of t shirts.

For rainy days I wear swimming trunks n a lightweight rain jacket.

I've never ran into a problem, been galavanting across the u.s. for about twelve years now and have never ran into a problem

[pigsoiee]

It does usually get very hot during the day. There is a camprgound called Redding on the Mulberry about 8 min south of waka that has been my savior. It isn't as packed as the waka river camping area, and has hot showers. I think the day use is 5 dollars per car, so if one loads up a vehicle its an economical way to clean up and start the day off. Great swimming hole and hardly ever any more than 20 or so people down there ( so dnt post this on FB please) After we set up camp we usually set a vehicle up to get out in the mornings (noon) so we can head down there.

The last few years the Sheriffs station has been down there on a few campsites, so i wouldnt recommend going down there to get crazy, and obviously would make sure u have a sober driver.

Go south on 23 from Waka, take a left on 215 (which is where the southern waka check-in and river camp is), go around 5 miles or so and take a right on redding road. Its a gravel road, and there will be a maroon sign that says Reddings. Its self pay, so make sure u stop, fill out an envelope, and support the parks

[mamaviolet]

During the day we were up before 9 because it was so hot and our campsite was not the shadiest. Bring tapestries and sheets to make shade! Bring fans, misters and if you can, A/C It was insanely hot until night time. And I am from South Texas, I know hot weather. Drink LOTS of water on beforehand to hydrate yourself. All the people from our crew suffered a dehydration headache at some point. We spent our days playing in the river to keep cool and would head in around 6 or so.

At night, it was cool and awesome. Long skirts and swim top

[b*st*rd]

Zip code for Cass, AR is 72949.
If the weather holds out and stays like it was last night, you will definitely want to bring a hoodie and some long pants.

[Talonis]

[japansamsus]

so far the weather is showing lots of rain the three days before the festival, and raining 1 day during (friday or saturday). It is still a little too early to really know as the weather can change day by day, but we can only hope.

The only other waka I want to was the last year in Kansas, think it rained on 2 different days.

[Benrdsknrd]

Please let it be cool at Waka this year, so I can wear my new Wakarusa hoodie!!! I think the forecast looks promising!