* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Heaviest accumulations of 2 to 4 feet possible above 6000 feet with up to a foot between 4500 and 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Very difficult travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
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The whitewater river run from Headwaters of East Fork Canyon Creek (Sec 13, T21N, R10E) to Confluence with South Fork Canyon Creek in California is a popular destination for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500-1500 cfs, and the class rating is a challenging Class IV-V. The total segment mileage is approximately 8.5 miles, with rapids and obstacles that include "Steep Chutes," "Box Canyon," "S-Turn Rapid," and "Triple Threat."
It is important to note that this river run is not recommended for beginners, and all paddlers should have experience with Class III-IV rapids. Additionally, there are specific regulations to the area, including a requirement for all boaters to have a valid California Boater Card, a personal flotation device (PFD), and a helmet. Overnight camping is not allowed in the river corridor, and fires are prohibited.
Sources for this information include American Whitewater and the Bureau of Land Management. It is important to check current conditions and flow levels before attempting this run, and as with all outdoor activities, to practice safety and respect for the environment.
Last Updated | 2024-04-11 |
River Levels | 2740 cfs (7.21 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 81% |
Status | |
Class Level | iv-v |
Elevation | ft |
Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
Gauge Height | ft |
Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11413000 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
NF AMERICAN R A NORTH FORK DAM CA
2025-02-10T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
2250cfs | 2.53ft | 717ft |
DONNER C AT HWY 89 NR TRUCKEE CA
2025-02-10T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
166cfs | 3.91ft | 5878ft |
PILOT C AB STUMPY MEADOWS RES CA
2008-10-19T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
3cfs | 4.07ft | 4366ft |
PILOT C BL MUTTON CANYON NR GEORGETOWN CA
2008-10-19T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
2cfs | 3.04ft | 3848ft |
PROSSER C BL PROSSER C DAM NR TRUCKEE CA
2025-02-10T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
93cfs | 1.88ft | 5606ft |
DONNER C A DONNER LK NR TRUCKEE CA
2025-02-10T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
127cfs | 3.84ft | 5960ft |
TRUCKEE R BL MARTIS C NR TRUCKEE CA
2025-02-10T00:30:00.000-08:00 |
462cfs | 4.51ft | 5679ft |