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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Canyon Creek in Idaho is a popular whitewater river run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 400-1200 cfs, which usually occurs in the late spring and early summer months. The river is rated as a class IV-V, meaning it is considered to be a difficult and technical run with long and continuous rapids. The segment mileage of Canyon Creek is approximately 10 miles, starting near the town of Smiths Ferry and ending at the South Fork Payette River.
Some of the specific rapids and obstacles on this river include "The Narrows," a tight and technical section of the river that requires precision paddling, and "The S-Turn," a series of sharp turns that require quick maneuvering. Other notable rapids include "Boulder Garden" and "Powerhouse."
There are specific regulations in place for Canyon Creek, including a requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized boats and the number of rafts allowed in a group. It is important for anyone planning to run Canyon Creek to research and follow all regulations and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
| Last Updated | 2024-09-23 |
| River Levels | 1360 cfs (3.36 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13052200 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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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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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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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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HENRYS FORK NR REXBURG ID
2024-12-25T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
1650cfs | 4.27ft | 4808ft |
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TEXAS SLOUGH NR REXBURG ID
1989-06-30T23:30:00.000-06:00 |
189cfs | ft | 4813ft |
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INDEPENDENT CANAL DRAIN NR REXBURG ID
1990-09-30T23:45:00.000-06:00 |
10cfs | ft | 4833ft |
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SNAKE RIVER NR MENAN ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
2730cfs | 2.41ft | 4789ft |
