2025-12-06T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at times. Total snow accumulations through Friday night between 3 and 6 inches in the valleys and 10 to 18 inches in the mountains. A few locations above 8000 ft could see higher amounts with snow rates approaching an inch per hour at times. Very gusty winds developing late Friday into Friday night. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Summary
The run features several fun rapids and beautiful scenery, but also has some potentially dangerous obstacles such as submerged rocks and strainers. It's important to know the recommended flow rate for this run is 3,000-8,000 cfs, and to use caution when navigating the river. Overall, this run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun day trip.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 3090 cfs (5.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 85% |
| Optimal Range | 1500-15000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II |
| Elevation | 5,369 ft |
| Run Length | 53.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 925 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13032500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Snake River Nr Irwin Id
|
925cfs |
Greys River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy
|
371cfs |
Snake River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy
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1400cfs |
Salt River Ab Reservoir Nr Etna Wy
|
435cfs |
Fish Creek At Wilson
|
102cfs |
Grays Lake Outlet Nr Herman Id
|
0cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Riverside Park
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Calamity
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Calamity Campground
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Palisades Creek
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Palisades Creek Campground
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Big Elk
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Palisade Dam to Lorenzo (South Fork)
South Fork Snake River
Palisades Dam To Confluence With Pine Creek
Confluence Of North Fork Palisades Creek And Corral Canyon To Palisades Campground
One Mile Above Trailhead To Trailhead
Source To Upper Palisades Lake