Winter Storm Watch
2025-12-17T23:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet possible, with amounts greater than 16 inches at the highest elevations. Widespread westerly winds gusting 40 to 60 mph, with isolated stronger winds. * WHERE...Mountains of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult, especially along mountain passes like Teton, Togwotee, and South Pass due to a combination of strong winds and falling snow reducing visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of winds near 75 mph possible, especially for eastern mountain slopes, like the eastern Absaroka and Wind River Mountains. The heaviest snow occurs between about 1 AM and noon MST Wednesday.

Gardiner Town Run Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Montana

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Gardiner Town Run on the Yellowstone River is a class II-III whitewater section that is suitable for intermediate paddlers.

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Summary

The section is approximately 7 miles long and contains several rapids, including Sleeping Giant, Boiling River, and Man Eater. The best time to float this section is from May to September, with peak flows occurring in June. It is recommended to have a flow of at least 2,500 cfs for a fun and exciting ride. Paddlers should be aware of sweepers and strainers along the river, especially after high water events. Overall, the Gardiner Town Run offers a thrilling adventure with stunning scenery in Montana.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	1080 cfs (1.31 ft)
Percent of Normal	90%
Optimal Range	2000-16000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III- to III+
Elevation	5,094 ft
Run Length	8.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	754 cfs
Gauge Height	0.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06191500

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Winter Storm Watch
Until 2025-12-16T17:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet possible, with amounts greater than 16 inches at the highest elevations. Widespread westerly winds gusting 40 to 60 mph, with isolated stronger winds. * WHERE...Mountains of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult, especially along mountain passes like Teton, Togwotee, and South Pass due to a combination of strong winds and falling snow reducing visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of winds near 75 mph possible, especially for eastern mountain slopes, like the eastern Absaroka and Wind River Mountains. The heaviest snow occurs between about 1 AM and noon MST Wednesday.

GARDINER TOWN RUN

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

December 16, 2025

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	1080 cfs (1.31 ft)
Percent of Normal	90%
Optimal Range	2000-16000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III- to III+
Elevation	5,094 ft
Run Length	8.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	754 cfs
Gauge Height	0.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt USGS 06191500

Realtime River Levels

Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt
USGS 06191500

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gardner River Near Mammoth Ynp 91.9cfs	92cfs
Boiling River At Mammoth 23.1cfs	23cfs
Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt 754.0cfs	754cfs
Lamar River Nr Tower Falls Ranger Station Ynp 276.0cfs	276cfs
Tantalus Creek At Norris Junction 4.39cfs	4cfs
Gibbon River At Madison Jct 68.5cfs	69cfs