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2026-01-25T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches with higher amounts possible above 9500 feet. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will mix with snow in the morning on Saturday but the bulk of the snowfall will occur during the afternoon and evening hours and into the overnight hours.


Headwaters Nf Rio Ruidoso To Nf Boundary Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2026-01-22

The Whitewater River Run Headwaters NF Rio Ruidoso to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a popular kayaking and rafting destination.


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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 100 and 300 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run is mostly Class II, with some Class III sections.

The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles. The specific river rapids and obstacles on this run include the Little Arsenic Rapid, which is a Class III rapid that requires careful maneuvering, as well as the Big Arsenic Rapid and the Smelter Rapid.

There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of alcohol on the river and a prohibition on littering.

River Run Details

Last Updated 2026-01-22
River Levels 1 cfs (6.08 ft)
Percent of Normal 7%
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Class Level ii-iii
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Reporting Streamgage USGS 08387600
       

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