HEADWATERS TO BEAR GULCH
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 feet possible from Friday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 6000-7000 feet this morning, rising through the day and into Friday. Snow levels Friday afternoon around 6000-7000 feet, lowering to around 4500-5500 feet over the weekend. A brief break in snowfall will be possible from late Saturday afternoon into the overnight period with lighter snowfall amounts.
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-21 |
| River Levels | 299 cfs (1.43 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 221% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 11390000 |
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Bear Gulch in California is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of river is between 300 and 600 cubic feet per second (cfs). It is rated as a Class III-IV run, with some sections bordering on Class V. The segment spans a distance of approximately 10 miles.
Some of the specific rapids and obstacles that paddlers can expect to encounter on this section of the river include the "Frog Rock" rapid, "Vortex," "Boulder Choke," and "The Narrows." Paddlers should also be prepared for steep drops, tight chutes, and potentially hazardous undercuts.
There are specific regulations in place for the Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Bear Gulch. Paddlers are required to wear personal flotation devices at all times while on the river, and kayakers and canoeists must wear helmets. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the riverbanks, and all trash must be carried out.
