2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches, with isolated totals up to 20 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Near blizzard conditions are possible, especially Saturday morning. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, with road closures possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to fall late tonight through the first half of Saturday, with light to moderate snow Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Significant blowing snow is expected as winds increase late Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) depending on the water levels. The segment spans for 6.5 miles from the point where it begins 0.5 miles away from Trail Ridge Road to where it exits Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Whitewater River Run is rated Class III to IV rapids, making it a challenging and exciting river run. The river rapids and obstacles include Big Bend, Guide Ejector, Twilight Zone, and Screaming Left Turn, among others.
There are specific regulations that visitors must adhere to when visiting the area. For instance, visitors must have a valid Rocky Mountain National Park pass, and commercial outfitters must have a permit to operate in the park. Additionally, visitors are not allowed to swim or dive in the river, and they must wear life jackets at all times.
In conclusion, the Whitewater River Run in Colorado is an excellent destination for adventure enthusiasts. It offers exciting rapids and obstacles, with an ideal streamflow range of between 200 and 500 cfs. The segment spans for 6.5 miles and has specific regulations that visitors must adhere to when visiting the area.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-02 |
| River Levels | 44 cfs (0.96 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | -208125% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 45.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09010000 |
Weather Forecast
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B044
A009
A011
B041
B042
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