2025-12-19T17:00:00-07:00
...ATMOSPHERIC RIVER TO BRING SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A plume of subtropical moisture associated with an atmospheric river will bring significant mountain snow Thursday into Friday. Snow levels will rise above 5,000 feet Thursday night before quickly dropping Friday morning as strong cold front passes. The heaviest snow accumulations will impact higher elevations above 6,000 feet, especially across the Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 14 inches for Lolo Pass and 16 to 24 inches for Lost Trail Pass. Winds gusting between 35 and 45 mph. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will briefly change over to rain at Lolo Pass Thursday night, before switching back to snow early Friday morning. For Lost Trail Pass, snowfall rates will exceed one inch per hour for several hours Thursday night into Friday morning.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 800 and 2,500 cfs, which typically occurs during the spring runoff season. The segment is rated as Class III-IV, with several notable rapids along the way, including Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and Bailing Straits. The total segment mileage is approximately 12 miles, starting at Blodgett Lake Dam and ending at the S-B Wilderness Boundary.
There are specific regulations that apply to this area, including a permit requirement for all commercial outfitters and limitations on the number of private boaters allowed on the river at any given time. Additionally, the use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited while on the river, and all boaters must wear appropriate safety gear, including a personal flotation device and a helmet.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 |
| River Levels | 3870 cfs (7.82 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 80% |
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| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12350250 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Blodgett Canyon Campground
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Blodgett Campground
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Schumaker
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Schumaker Campground
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Bear Creek Pass Campground
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Blodgett Lake Dam, Sec. 27, T6N, R23W To S-B Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 17, T6N, R21W
S-B Boundary, Sec. 17, T6N, R21W To Westside Of Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6N, R22W
West Side Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6N, R21W To Bitterroot Forest Boundary, Sec. 17, T6N, R21W