2025-12-26T12:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Red Cliff Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Bad River Reservation and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 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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