...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY... .This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires on roadways. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, up to two inches at Lookout Pass, and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout Pass to Alberton, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
The Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters to Mainstem run in Montana is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is 800-1500 cfs. This section is rated as Class III-IV and has a total segment mileage of 9.4 miles. The river features several rapids and obstacles, including the Indian Creek Falls, which is a 15-foot waterfall that requires portage. Other notable rapids include Double Trouble, Pinball, and Wolf Creek Rapid.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters. Private boaters are also required to obtain a permit and are limited to a maximum of 20 people per group. Additionally, boaters are required to pack out all waste and follow Leave No Trace principles.
| Last Updated | 2025-12-31 |
| River Levels | 15300 cfs (10.34 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 195% |
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| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12354500 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Clearwater Crossing Campground
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Forks FAS
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Cedars
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Big Pine FAS
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Big Pine Fishing Access
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Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26W
Cedar Log Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 19, T13N, R25W
West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 6, T13N, R26W To Clearwater Crossing Trailhead, Sec. 6, T13N, R25W
Irish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 20, T12N, R25W To Mainstem, Sec. 22, T12N, R25W
Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T11N, R24W To Fish Creek, Sec. 8, T12N, R24W
Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 21, T11N, R25W To Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T12N, R24W