2025-12-20T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. There may also be areas of blowing dust, especially for northern Washoe County. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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 | 2025-12-17 |
| River Levels | 14 cfs (1.48 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 116% |
| 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