2025-12-06T17:00:00-07:00
...PROLONGED SNOW EVENT... .A plume of snow will continue to impacted north central Idaho into west central and southwest Montana tonight. The snow activity will decrease in intensity during the day on Friday, then a second plume of precipitation will impact the region late Friday through Saturday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches in the valleys and 9 to 18 inches in the higher terrain including Lolo Pass. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Elk River, Elk City, Pierce, and Dixie. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,500 and 3,000 cfs. The class rating for this section of the river ranges from Class III to Class V, providing a thrilling and technical run for experienced kayakers and rafters.
The segment mileage for this section of the river is approximately 45 miles, beginning at the Wilderness Boundary and ending at the headwaters. Specific river rapids and obstacles include the notorious Devil's Tooth rapid, which is a Class V rapid that requires precise navigation and expert maneuvering. Other challenging rapids include Cabin Drop, The Slot, and the Upper Gorge.
Specific regulations to the area include obtaining a permit from the United States Forest Service in order to access the river. Additionally, all participants must wear a properly fitting personal flotation device and helmets are strongly recommended. Camping is allowed in designated areas only, and all waste must be packed out.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 8660 cfs (6.42 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 83% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13307000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Paradise Campground
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Paradise
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Raven Creek Campground
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Magruder Crossing Campground
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Magruder Crossing
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Poet Creek
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Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters
Sec. 28, T30N, R13E To Boundary Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Paradise to Selway Falls
32nd Street to Smelter
Selway River, Sec. 16, T31N, R13E To Headwaters
Road No. 468, To Headwaters, Sec. 3, T28N, R12E