KOOTENAI RIVER

RIVER RUNS
2024-12-24
1,773 ft 48.68, -116.11

Winter Weather Advisory
2024-12-26T13:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 8 inches in the mountains and at Lookout Pass. Valley accumulations will vary between a few tenths to 2 inches in the Silver Valley to 1 to 4 inches in the valleys around Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry. * WHERE...St. Maries, Eastport, Lookout Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Bonners Ferry, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, Pinehurst, Fourth Of July Pass, Fernwood, Athol, Mullan, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Priest River, Sandpoint, and Clark Fork. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditons are expected Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm above freezing Thursday afternoon.


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The Kootenai River in Idaho offers a thrilling whitewater river run that is rated Class III-IV, meaning it is suitable for experienced paddlers and requires advanced skills. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 5,000 and 20,000 cfs, allowing for a challenging and exciting ride. The segment mileage for the whitewater run is approximately 20 miles, with rapids and obstacles such as the Yaak Falls, Nozzle, and Star Hole.

The Kootenai River is regulated by the U.S. Forest Service, and permits are required for commercial outfitters and individual paddlers. It is important to follow all regulations and guidelines set forth by the Forest Service, including safety requirements and environmental protection measures.

Last Updated 2024-12-24
River Levels 13100 cfs (73.82 ft)
Percent of Normal 110%
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Class Level iii-iv
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Reporting Streamgage USGS 12308000
       

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