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 Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River is a popular whitewater river run in Montana. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 100 and 600 cubic feet per second (cfs), with peak flows occurring in May and June due to snowmelt. The run is rated Class II-III, with occasional class IV rapids during high water.
The segment mileage of the run is approximately 20 miles, starting at Sec. 26, T1S, R22W and ending at Painted Rocks Dam, Sec. 26, T1S, R22W. The river runs through a scenic, forested canyon with views of the Bitterroot Mountains.
Specific river rapids and obstacles include the "Roaring Lion" rapids, a series of class III rapids with boulder gardens and strong currents. Other notable rapids include "Little Willow" and "Kootenai". The run also features several shallow rocky sections that require careful navigation.
Regulations for the area include a requirement for a Montana Fishing License, as well as restrictions on camping and campfires. Additionally, boaters are required to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 622 cfs (2.58 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 70% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12342500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rombo
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Rombo Campground
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Sam Billings Memorial Campground
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Sam Billings Memorial
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Painted Rocks State Park
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Medicine Point Lookout
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Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River, Sec. 26, T1S, R22W To Painted Rocks Dam, Sec. 26, T1S, R22W