...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a chance of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Shoup, Lemhi Pass, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Salmon, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Williams Creek Summit, and Bannock Pass. * WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for freezing rain in lower elevations with the onset of precipitation Thursday night into Friday morning.
The Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek Carey Creek section of the Main Salmon River in Idaho is a 56-mile stretch with Class III and IV rapids, making it a challenging and exciting run for experienced paddlers.
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The best time for floating is typically in June and July when water levels are high, with recommended flows of around 3,000-6,000 cfs. Paddlers will encounter notable obstacles such as Big Mallard Rapid, with technical Class IV drops and tight channels, and Lake Creek Falls, a steep and rocky drop with Class III rapids. Overall, this run offers stunning scenery, technical challenges, and a thrilling whitewater experience.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1560 cfs (31.84 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 89% |
| Optimal Range | 4000-35000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III to IV |
| Elevation | 3,017 ft |
| Run Length | 79.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 2190 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 32.6 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13310199 |