2025-12-17T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Damaging winds and heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 in inches in the valleys and 8 to 12 inches at pass level. Damaging winds gusting as high as 60 mph in the lower elevations, 70 mph in higher terrain. * WHERE...Essex, Marias Pass, Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Glacier National Park, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Summary
The river has several technical sections with obstacles like boulders, drops, and narrow channels, which require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section is from May to July when the water levels are high, around 1,500-2,000 cfs. This river run is suitable for intermediate paddlers with previous whitewater experience. Overall, the Big Creek to Glacier Rim river run offers a thrilling adventure through a picturesque Montana landscape.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1380 cfs (4.76 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 35% |
| Optimal Range | 1000-11000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III- to III |
| Elevation | 3,049 ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 2410 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 5.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12362500 |
Quartz Creek - Glacier National Park
Fish Creek - Glacier National Park
Foot Logging Lake
Apgar - Glacier National Park
Moose Lake Campground
Moose Lake
Big Creek to Glacier Rim
Glacier RIm to Blankenship Bridge and Confluence
West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge