2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations exceeding three feet above 8000 feet, one to two feet above 7000 feet, and four to eight inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out on Tuesday and Wednesday above 7000 feet and fall to around 6000 feet Thursday and Friday. Several periods of heavy precipitation are expected within the Tuesday through Friday time frame.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 200 and 500 cfs, with the best time to go being from May to June when the water levels are at their peak. This class III-IV section of the river covers a distance of approximately 9 miles and is known for its challenging rapids, including the Meatgrinder, Triple Threat, and S-turn.
In terms of regulations, all boaters must have a valid California Boater Card and wear a personal flotation device at all times while on the river. Additionally, camping is only allowed in designated areas and all trash must be packed out. The area is also subject to fire restrictions during certain times of the year.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| River Levels | 1290 cfs (7.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 233% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11189500 |
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