2026-04-12T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 400 and 800 cfs, providing a thrilling ride through class III and IV rapids.
The segment mileage of this run is approximately 8.5 miles and includes a variety of river rapids and obstacles, including the infamous "Meatgrinder" rapid. Other notable rapids include "S-Turn" and "Pinball". Paddlers should be aware of the risks associated with these rapids and should have appropriate safety equipment.
Specific regulations to this area include the requirement for a permit to access the river, which can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management website. Additionally, all watercraft must have a valid California registration or be exempt from registration.
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca
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184cfs |
Spanish C A Quincy Ca
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90cfs |
Butte C Nr Chico Ca
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263cfs |
Deer C Nr Vina Ca
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269cfs |
Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca
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333cfs |
N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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876cfs |
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-09 |
| River Levels | 442 cfs (3.23 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 35% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11402000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Queen Lily
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Gansner Bar
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Gansner Bar Campground
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Caribou Crossroads
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Cool Springs
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Ponderosa Flat
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Nf Boundary To Confluence With Yellow Creek
Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Feather River
Caribou Reservoir To Beldon
Confluence Of Spanish Creek And Indian Creek To Confluence With North Fork Feather River
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