2026-02-19T22:00:00-08:00
* 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.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 800-1,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) which provides Class III-IV rapids. This section of the river spans approximately 9 miles with specific rapids including "Souse Hole," "Deadman's Drop," and "Satan's Cesspool."
There are regulations in place for this area, including the requirement for a California Boater Card and proper safety equipment. Additionally, camping is only allowed in designated areas and fires are only permitted in established fire rings. It is important for visitors to follow Leave No Trace principles and properly dispose of all waste.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 12 cfs (1.62 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 27% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11418500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Deer C Nr Smartville Ca
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299cfs |
Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca
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3510cfs |
N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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533cfs |
Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca
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2630cfs |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
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1150cfs |
Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca
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22700cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Collins Lake RV Park & Campground
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Nevada County Fairgrounds
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Hornswoggle Group Campground
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Garden Point Campground
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Garden Point
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Dark Day
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Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
Plumas National Forest
Western Gateway Regional Park
Devere Mautino Community Park
Condon Park
Kalithea Park