2025-12-06T17:00:00-07:00
...PROLONGED SNOW EVENT... .A plume of snow will continue to impacted north central Idaho into west central and southwest Montana tonight. The snow activity will decrease in intensity during the day on Friday, then a second plume of precipitation will impact the region late Friday through Saturday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches in the valleys and 8 to 15 inches in the higher terrain including Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Friday. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
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% |
| Status | |
| 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