2026-01-05T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, with 2 to 5 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet tonight into Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Summary
The river features Class III-IV rapids, including the notorious Toilet Bowl, which requires precise maneuvering skills. The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff season, from May to June, with recommended flows of 800-1,200 cfs. Other obstacles to watch out for include S-Bends and the infamous Jaws, a series of class IV-V drops that require expert kayaking skills. This river run is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 817 cfs (7.05 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 173% |
| Optimal Range | 750-2000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V to V+ |
| Elevation | 5,493 ft |
| Run Length | 25.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 729 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 6.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10344505 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca
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125cfs |
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
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254cfs |
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca
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233cfs |
Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca
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50cfs |
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca
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60cfs |
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca
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76cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Palisade Creek Trailhead
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Talbot Campground
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Handy Camp
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Muninnvagl
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Wild Camping
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Whisky Creek Camp
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Royal Gorge (Soda Springs to Tadpole Creek)
Generation and Giant Gaps (Tadpole to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
Tahoe City to River Ranch
West End Beach Park
Wilderness Snow Mountain
Bill Rose Park
Bill Rose Memorial Park
Truckee Regional Park