2026-04-04T22:00:00-05:00
...FIRST ROUND OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS WRAPPING UP, ANOTHER ROUND OF FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW IS EXPECTED FOR TOMORROW... .A Winter Weather Advisory for western and central Minnesota goes into effect Friday for our next wintry system. Portions of western Minnesota will see a round of freezing rain and sleet early Friday with accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. Further north, precipitation will start out as a wintry mix before transitioning to all snow late Friday. Snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected with around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. East central Minnesota will see 2 to 4 inches of snow along with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Summary
The run begins at The Beaver Islands in St. Cloud and stretches all the way to the confluence of the Clearwater River.
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 250-500 cfs, according to the American Whitewater Association. The river has a class rating of II-III, which means that it is moderately difficult and requires some technical skills.
The segment mileage for the Whitewater River Run is approximately 19 miles, with several rapids and obstacles along the way. Some of the notable rapids include the "Chimney Rock" and "Cruncher" rapids, both of which are Class III.
It is important to note that there are specific regulations in place for this area. For example, the use of motorized boats is prohibited, and all paddlers must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run is a challenging and exhilarating experience for paddlers of all skill levels. It is important to be aware of the specific regulations in place and to check the current streamflow range before embarking on this adventure.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-01 |
| River Levels | 3970 cfs (4.78 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 55% |
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| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 05270700 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mississippi River At St. Cloud
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5340cfs |
Sauk River Near St. Cloud
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468cfs |
Mississippi River Near Royalton
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4410cfs |
Elk River Near Big Lake
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132cfs |
Crow River At Rockford
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1550cfs |
Rum River Near St. Francis
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703cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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St. Cloud Clearwater RV Park
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Warner Lake CP--East Bicycle Camp
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Rockville CP - Canoe Camp
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Campsite- Bicycle
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St. Cloud
The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud
To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka
Head Start Park
Carlin Park
Hester Park
Pantown Park
Alice Whitney Memorial Park