Wind Advisory
2025-12-16T05:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Border To Polebridge Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Montana

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Border to Polebridge river run on the Flathead River in Montana offers a scenic and challenging experience for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

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Summary

This section features several Class III and IV rapids, including Bonecrusher and Jaws, as well as logjams and sweepers that require careful navigation. The best time to float this section is typically from mid-June to mid-July, when water levels are between 3,000 and 6,000 cfs. It is recommended that paddlers have experience with technical rapids and scouting beforehand.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	432 cfs (4.85 ft)
Percent of Normal	23%
Optimal Range	1000-10000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	II to II+
Elevation	3,983 ft
Run Length	24.2 Mi
Gradient	15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	1190 cfs
Gauge Height	5.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 12355000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia 1190.0cfs	1190cfs
Tobacco River Near Eureka Mt 388cfs	388cfs
N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt 5100.0cfs	5100cfs
Swiftcurrent Cr Ab Swiftcurrent Lk At Many Glacier 113.0cfs	113cfs
Swiftcurrent Creek At Many Glacier Mt 223.0cfs	223cfs
Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt 8240.0cfs	8240cfs