2026-02-18T22:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Wallace, Mullan, Pinehurst, Fourth Of July Pass, Lookout Pass, Kellogg, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Fernwood, and St. Maries. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter travel conditions during the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small scale bands of moderate to heavy snow will lead to large variability in snow amounts over short distances.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,500 and 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this section of the river is class III+, with some class IV rapids.
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 12 miles and includes several notable rapids, including Boulder Garden, Tumbleweed, and Cataldo Falls. Boulder Garden is a technical rapid with a large boulder in the center of the channel, requiring precise navigation. Tumbleweed is a steep, narrow chute with a large boulder at the bottom, which can create a large hole. Cataldo Falls is a dramatic drop, which requires careful scouting and experienced paddling.
Regulations for this area include the requirement of a permit to run the river and a minimum of two participants per group. Additionally, all participants must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device and a helmet. The use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited on the river.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 748 cfs (58.23 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii+-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12413000 |
Coeur d'Alene River Road Shoshone County
Confluence North Fork Coeur D'Alene River To Cataldo Mission
Coeur D"Alene River, Sec. 8, T49N, R2E To Honey Mountain, Sec. 32, T53N, R1W
Cataldo Mission To Coeur D'Alene Lake