INLET TO MARSH ON SPRING CREEK TO OUTLET OF MARSH ON SPRING CREEK

RIVER RUNS
2024-12-12
5,908 ft 42.53, -111.08

Winter Storm Warning
2024-12-27T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 19 inches. In the central Idaho mountains, including the towns of Stanley, Ketchum, and Hailey, amounts will range from 5 inches at the lowest elevation to more than 24 inches on the very highest peaks. For the areas bordering Utah, expect 1 inch at the lowest elevations to more than 20 on the highest peaks in that area. In the eastern and southeastern highlands, snowfall will range from 3 inches at lowest elevation to more than 20 inches in passes heading to Wyoming. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.


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The Whitewater River Run, which flows from the inlet to Marsh on Spring Creek to the outlet of Marsh on Spring Creek in Idaho, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 100 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs), with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer.

The class rating for this segment varies between Class II and Class IV, depending on the specific stretch of river. The total segment mileage is approximately 5 miles, and features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including "Pinball," "The Maze," and "The Gauntlet."

Regulations in the area include a requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD), and a prohibition on alcohol consumption while on the river. Additionally, all boaters are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management before embarking on the trip.

Last Updated 2024-12-12
River Levels 475 cfs (3.67 ft)
Percent of Normal 26%
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Class Level ii-iv
Elevation ft
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 10068500
       

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