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 from Tie Canyon to Targhee NF Boundary is a popular destination for whitewater rafters in Idaho. 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.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
| 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
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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GRAYS LK DIV TO BLACKFOOT R BASIN NR WAYAN ID
2024-12-25T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
3cfs | 3.07ft | 6406ft |
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SNAKE RIVER NR MENAN ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
2730cfs | 2.41ft | 4789ft |
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HENRYS FORK NR REXBURG ID
2024-12-25T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
1650cfs | 4.27ft | 4808ft |
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TETON RIVER AB SOUTH LEIGH CREEK NR DRIGGS ID
2024-12-03T02:00:00.000-07:00 |
258cfs | 1.51ft | 5963ft |
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TEXAS SLOUGH NR REXBURG ID
1989-06-30T23:30:00.000-06:00 |
189cfs | ft | 4813ft |
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SOUTH FORK TETON RIVER NR REXBURG ID
2024-12-09T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
188cfs | 5.36ft | 4864ft |
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INDEPENDENT CANAL DRAIN NR REXBURG ID
1990-09-30T23:45:00.000-06:00 |
10cfs | ft | 4833ft |
