NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH YELLOW CREEK
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 | 2024-11-19 |
| River Levels | 442 cfs (3.23 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 64% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 11402000 |
The Whitewater River Run Nf Boundary To Confluence With Yellow Creek in California is a challenging and rewarding experience for experienced kayakers and rafters. 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.
