SAWTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH SALMON RIVER
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.
°F
°F
mph
Windspeed
%
Humidity
The Whitewater River Run from Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Salmon River in Idaho is an exciting and challenging adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is 500-2,000 cfs, with the peak season being from May to June. The class rating ranges from Class III to IV, with some sections reaching Class V during high water.
The segment mileage for this run is 20 miles, with various rapids and obstacles to navigate. The most notable rapids include Velvet Falls, a Class IV rapid that requires precise maneuvering through a narrow chute, and Kipper Creek Rapid, a Class III rapid that features a series of waves and holes.
As for specific regulations, the Whitewater River Run is located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Permits are required for commercial and private trips, and the group size cannot exceed 25 people. All participants must wear personal flotation devices and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run from Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary to Confluence With Salmon River offers a thrilling and scenic experience for experienced paddlers, but caution and careful preparation are necessary to ensure a safe trip.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-05 |
| River Levels | 595 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 57% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13295000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
|
WARM SPRINGS CR AT GUYER HOT SPR NR KETCHUM ID
2024-06-30T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
77cfs | 9.72ft | 5867ft |
|
BIG WOOD RIVER AT HAILEY ID
2006-09-30T23:45:00.000-06:00 |
218cfs | ft | 5303ft |
|
NF BIG WOOD RIVER NR SAWTOOTH NRA HQ NR KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
12cfs | 4.77ft | 6241ft |
|
TRAIL CREEK AT KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
12cfs | 4.93ft | 5811ft |
|
BIG WOOD R AT S BROADFORD BRIDGE NR BELLEVUE
2024-12-24T02:45:00.000-07:00 |
111cfs | 6.02ft | 5157ft |
|
BIG WOOD RIVER NR KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
50cfs | 4.89ft | 6271ft |
|
SF BOISE RIVER NR FEATHERVILLE ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
202cfs | 1.75ft | 4228ft |
