2025-12-06T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at times. Total snow accumulations through Friday night between 3 and 6 inches in the valleys and 10 to 18 inches in the mountains. A few locations above 8000 ft could see higher amounts with snow rates approaching an inch per hour at times. Very gusty winds developing late Friday into Friday night. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 1500 and 3000 cfs, with the peak season running from May to June. The class rating for this stretch of the river is a Class III-IV, meaning it is suitable for intermediate to advanced rafters. The total segment mileage is approximately 9 miles, with several notable rapids and obstacles along the way.
Some of the most significant rapids on this section of the Whitewater River Run include The Jaws, which is a Class IV rapid with a narrow chute and a large boulder blocking the way. Other notable rapids include Mixmaster, a technical Class III rapid that requires precise maneuvering, and T-Bone, a Class III+ rapid with a large boulder in the middle of the river.
Specific regulations to the area include a required permit for commercial rafting companies, and a limit of 12 people per raft. Additionally, all participants must wear a personal flotation device at all times while on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 11800 cfs (8.59 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 67% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13032500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Snake River Nr Irwin Id
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925cfs |
Snake River Nr Heise Id
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1360cfs |
Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id
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156cfs |
Willow Creek Bl Tex Creek Nr Ririe Id
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49cfs |
Dry Bed Nr Ririe Id
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0cfs |
Willow Creek Nr Ririe Id
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0cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Dry Canyon 2 D
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Dry Canyon 2 C
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Pine Creek 3 A
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Pine Creek 3 B
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Dry Canyon 2 B
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Pine Creek 3 C
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Tie Canyon To Targhee Nf Boundary
South Fork Snake River
Pine Creek To Riley Diversion
Just West Of Crystal Lake To Trailhead
Confluence Of North Fork Palisades Creek And Corral Canyon To Palisades Campground
Palisades Dam To Confluence With Pine Creek