CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK CANYON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH YUBA RIVER
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 | 2740 cfs (7.21 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 38% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv+-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 11413000 |
The whitewater river run Confluence with South Fork Canyon Creek to Confluence with North Yuba River in California is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800-2,000 cfs. It is rated as a Class IV+ to V run with a segment mileage of 18.5 miles. The run features many challenging rapids and obstacles, including Widowmaker, a Class V rapid with a tight entrance and a dangerous undercut rock on the left side. Other notable rapids include Pinball, the Class IV+ S-Bend, and the Class IV+ Devil's Slide.
The area has specific regulations for river use. All boaters must have a valid California Boater Safety Card and wear a personal flotation device at all times. Camping is not allowed along the river, and fires are only permitted in designated areas. Additionally, there are strict regulations regarding the use of alcohol and drugs on the river.
