2025-12-05T11:00:00-07:00
...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...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches in the valleys and 4 to 9 inches in the higher terrain and mountain passes. * WHERE...Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Lemhi Pass, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Williams Creek Summit, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, and Salmon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Summary
The best time to float this section is in May and June, when the water flows at 3,000 to 10,000 cfs. Obstacles include Deadwood Creek Rapid, one of the largest rapids on the river, and several other rapids with significant drops and technical maneuvers required. It is recommended to have a guide or extensive experience before attempting to navigate this section of the Salmon River.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1070 cfs (2.14 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 110% |
| Optimal Range | 800-6000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 3,922 ft |
| Run Length | 38.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1170 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.3 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13302500 |
Colston to the Town of Salmon
Cow Creek
Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge
Salmon River
Bear Valley Lake To Trailhead