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 Big Lost River in Idaho is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the river is between 500 and 1,500 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best flow occurring in the late spring and early summer. The river is classified as a class III/IV rapids, with some sections reaching class V in difficulty. The run is approximately 14 miles long, with a drop of 1,500 feet in elevation.
Some notable rapids and obstacles on the Big Lost River include the "Entrance Rapid," which is a class IV drop that signals the start of the run, and "Highway to Hell," a class V rapid that is technical and challenging. Other notable rapids include "Boneyard," "Sonic Boom," and "Tumbleweed."
Specific regulations for the Big Lost River include the requirement of personal floatation devices (PFDs) for all participants and the prohibition of alcoholic beverages on the river. Additionally, there are designated put-in and take-out locations for the river, and access to the river is limited to designated areas to minimize environmental impact.
| Last Updated | 2024-09-23 |
| River Levels | 505 cfs (3.82 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 89% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii/iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13120000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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BIG WOOD RIVER NR KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
50cfs | 4.89ft | 6271ft |
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WARM SPRINGS CR AT GUYER HOT SPR NR KETCHUM ID
2024-06-30T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
77cfs | 9.72ft | 5867ft |
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BIG WOOD R AT S BROADFORD BRIDGE NR BELLEVUE
2024-12-24T02:45:00.000-07:00 |
111cfs | 6.02ft | 5157ft |
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NF BIG WOOD RIVER NR SAWTOOTH NRA HQ NR KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
12cfs | 4.77ft | 6241ft |
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TRAIL CREEK AT KETCHUM ID
2024-12-25T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
12cfs | 4.93ft | 5811ft |
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BIG LOST RIVER BL MACKAY RES NR MACKAY ID
2024-12-25T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
59cfs | 1.44ft | 5934ft |
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NF BIG LOST RIVER AT WILD HORSE NR CHILLY ID
2024-12-25T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
19cfs | 1.32ft | 6862ft |
