CONFLUENCE WITH HIGHLAND CREEK TO ONE-QUARTER MILE UPSTREAM FOREST ROAD 5NO2 BRIDGE CROSSING
2025-01-03T22:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 15 inches at the highest peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 5500 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow-covered road conditions. Mountain travel delays and chain controls will be possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5500 to 6500 feet Friday morning, lowering to around 4500 to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Snow rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour. Heaviest snow rates for Interstate 80 and Highway 50 corridors will be in the afternoon and early evening hours.
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The Whitewater River run from Confluence with Highland Creek to one-quarter mile upstream Forest Road 5No2 Bridge Crossing in California is a popular destination for skilled kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 200 cfs to 1000 cfs, although it is possible to run it at lower or higher flows. This section is rated as Class III-IV, making it an intermediate to advanced level run. The segment covers approximately 5 miles of the river, with several challenging rapids and obstacles such as Snaggletooth, Three-Forks and Widowmaker.
Specific regulations for the area include obtaining a permit from the Bureau of Land Management and following Leave No Trace principles. Camping is allowed in designated areas only and fire permits are required. It is also important to note that the Whitewater River is designated as a Wild and Scenic River, making it subject to additional protections and restrictions.
| Last Updated | 2025-01-02 |
| River Levels | 1700 cfs (9.16 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 36% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11277300 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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ASH CANYON CK NR CARSON CITY
2025-01-02T00:10:00.000-08:00 |
2cfs | 4.79ft | 5097ft |
|
FRANKTOWN C NR CARSON CITY
2024-11-04T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
2cfs | 4.01ft | 7417ft |
|
CARSON RIVER AT DAYTON
2025-01-02T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
191cfs | 16.37ft | 4354ft |
|
CARSON RIVER AT DEER RUN ROAD NEAR CARSON CITY
2025-01-02T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
177cfs | 4.17ft | 4582ft |
|
PILOT C BL MUTTON CANYON NR GEORGETOWN CA
2008-10-19T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
2cfs | 3.04ft | 3848ft |
|
INCLINE CK NR CRYSTAL BAY
2025-01-02T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
4cfs | 1.63ft | 6223ft |
|
THIRD CK NR CRYSTAL BAY
2025-01-02T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
3cfs | 1.89ft | 6230ft |
