2025-12-06T17:00:00-07:00
...PROLONGED SNOW EVENT... .A plume of snow will continue to impacted north central Idaho into west central and southwest Montana tonight. The snow activity will decrease in intensity during the day on Friday, then a second plume of precipitation will impact the region late Friday through Saturday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches in the valleys and 9 to 18 inches in the higher terrain including Lolo Pass. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Elk River, Elk City, Pierce, and Dixie. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Summary
This segment has a class rating of III-IV and a total segment mileage of approximately 9 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1000 and 5000 cfs, with the best time to go being late May to early July.
There are several notable rapids and obstacles on this run, including the Hungry Creek Falls, which is a class IV rapid and the first major obstacle on the run. Other notable sections include the Chinese Wall and the Lochsa Falls, which are both class III rapids.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including required permits for commercial trips and a limit of 100 people per day during peak season. It is also important to note that this run is best suited for experienced whitewater enthusiasts, as the rapids and obstacles can be challenging.
Sources used:
- American Whitewater
- Idaho River Sports
- Northwest Rafting Company
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 4480 cfs (4.71 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 54% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13337000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilderness Gateway
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Wilderness Gateway Campground
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Knife Edge Campground and River Access
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Knife Edge
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Rocky Ridge
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Liz Creek Cabin
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Hungery Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E To Lochsa River, Sec. 33, T35N, R9E
Fish Creek to Split Creek
Headwaters, Sec. 3, T35N, R7E To Fish Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E
Split Creek to Lowell
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 35, T33N, R9E To Headwaters, Sec. 33, T33N, R10E