* WHAT...Heavy snow with additional snow accumulations up to 1 foot between 1000 and 3000 feet, 2 to 3 feet above 3000 feet, and up to 4 feet at peaks. Light snowfall accumulations up to 2 inches below 1000 feet in Shasta and Tehama Counties. Winds gusting as high 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Northern California, now including elevations below 1000 ft in Shasta and Tehama Counties * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Additional power outages from downed trees and power lines. Low visibility due to a combination of gusty wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain around 1500 to 2500 feet through Thursday in the Sierra Foothills with potential to see snow levels as low as 1000 feet. Snow levels potentially down to 300 feet along the southern Cascades, Shasta County, and Tehama County in the morning hours.
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 250-600 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher flows occurring in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt.
This run is classified as Class IV-V, meaning it is only suitable for expert paddlers. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 2.5 miles, with several challenging rapids and obstacles such as the Toilet Bowl and The Maze. Due to the high difficulty level, it is recommended that paddlers have prior experience and knowledge of whitewater navigation techniques.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for overnight camping, as well as restrictions on campfires and other potential environmental impacts. Additionally, the use of personal flotation devices is mandatory for all paddlers.
Sources such as American Whitewater and the US Forest Service were consulted for accuracy in compiling this information. It is important to note that due to the dynamic nature of water and weather conditions, paddlers should always exercise caution and prepare accordingly before embarking on any whitewater run.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 1 cfs ( ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 250-600 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11277100 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pine Valley Horse Camp
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Crabtree Camp
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Pinecrest
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Pinecrest Campground
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Meadowview Campground
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Meadowview
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One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4N26B
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Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
0.15 Mile Downstream From Road 4N26B To Confluence With Lilly Creek
Clavey River At Confluence Of Bell And Lily Creeks To 3N01