2026-01-23T13:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best conditions typically occurring during the spring and early summer months.
The class rating for this stretch of the river is Class III and IV, offering exciting rapids and obstacles for experienced paddlers. The segment mileage is approximately 6.5 miles, with the average run time being around 3-4 hours.
Specific rapids and obstacles along this stretch of the river include the Minnewawa Falls themselves, as well as the "Crazy Sluice" and "Pinball" rapids. These sections offer challenging drops and tight turns, making it a thrilling adventure for those looking for an adrenaline rush.
There are specific regulations to be aware of when paddling this section of the Whitewater River. All paddlers are required to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times, and it is recommended to wear a helmet as well. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft on this section of the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-20 |
| River Levels | 80 cfs (4.63 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 19% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 04032000 |
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