...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a chance of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bannock Pass, Lemhi Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Salmon, Shoup, and Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for freezing rain in lower elevations with the onset of precipitation Thursday night into Friday morning.
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 700 and 2,000 cfs, ensuring a thrilling ride with plenty of rapids to navigate.
This run is rated as a Class III-IV, with some sections reaching Class V during high water levels. It covers a distance of approximately 19 miles and features several rapids and obstacles, including the notorious "Devil's Tooth" rapid.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for commercial rafting companies and a minimum age limit of 14 years for rafters. Additionally, all rafters must wear a personal flotation device and follow Leave No Trace principles to ensure minimal environmental impact.
| Last Updated | 2020-07-08 |
| River Levels | 12 cfs (0.65 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 141% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13306336 |
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Lost Spring Campground
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Camas Creek Campsite
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Johnny Walker Campsite
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Pool Campsite
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Yellowjacket Guard Station Rental Cabin
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Funston Campsite
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