2025-12-17T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts of 50 to 70 mph and Sierra ridges may see gusts up to 100 mph. For Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. For Pyramid Lake, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph gusting 35 to 45 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 500-1500 cfs, with the best time to run it being in the spring when snow melt increases the water levels. The river is known for its challenging rapids and obstacles such as the "The Notch" and "The Ledge," which require skilled maneuvering to navigate.
In terms of regulations, all boaters are required to obtain a permit from the Plumas National Forest and adhere to specific guidelines such as carry-in-carry-out trash policies and no camping within 100 feet of the river bank. There are also restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft in certain areas of the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16 |
| River Levels | 14 cfs (1.48 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 38% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10348245 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
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Chilcoot .
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Frenchman lake campground
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Big Cove
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Frenchman Campground
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Frenchman
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Big Cove Campground
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Frenchman Reservoir To Nf Boundary