2025-12-29T12:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Price and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300-700 cfs, with the higher end of the range being more suitable for experienced paddlers. The class rating for the Whitewater River Run is Class II-III, with a few rapids and obstacles that require some skill to navigate.
One noteworthy feature of this run is the "Maze," a series of boulder gardens that requires precise maneuvering to navigate safely. Another obstacle is "The Rock," a large boulder that creates a hydraulic and requires careful attention to avoid flipping.
There are no specific regulations for this area, but it is recommended that paddlers wear personal flotation devices and helmets and pack out all trash. Additionally, it is important to be aware of private land boundaries and to respect them.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 44 cfs (4.69 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 300-700 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 07287160 |
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