2026-04-22T17:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 to 18 inches, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 4500 feet. Southwest winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades above 5000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Lassen National Park. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 6000 to 7000 feet Monday night, lowering to 5500 to 6500 feet Tuesday, and down to 4500 to 5500 feet Wednesday. Heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Summary
The rapids range from technical pool drops to steep chutes, and there are several obstacles to navigate, including a large boulder garden and a narrow rock chute. The best time to float this section of water is in the spring when flows are between 1,500-2,500 cfs. This section of the river is not recommended for beginner boaters, and a solid roll and rescue skills are necessary.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1390 cfs (1.86 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 200% |
| Optimal Range | 500-2500 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | IV to IV+ |
| Elevation | 717 ft |
| Run Length | 26.8 Mi |
| Gradient | 120 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1420 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11427000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tadpole Campground
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Mumford Bar Campground
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Robinson Flat Campground
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Robinson Flat
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Tunnel Mills Group Campground
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Loch Leven Lakes Dispersed Camping
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Generation and Giant Gaps (Tadpole to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
Interbay to Oxbow (End of the World)
Royal Gorge (Soda Springs to Tadpole Creek)
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