2026-01-25T08:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). This range ensures a good mix of challenging rapids and smooth sections.
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 9 miles. The class rating for this section of the river is Class III-IV. This means that the river is moderately difficult with moderate to high waves, difficult eddies, and strong currents. Some of the specific rapids and obstacles to watch out for include Pinball, Drop Zone, and the K-Drop.
There are specific regulations to the area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. Additionally, all boaters must have a whistle and a throw rope with them. The river is also closed during times of high water or when water levels exceed 3,500 cfs.
In conclusion, the Whitewater River Run Headwaters To Alamitos Diversion in New Mexico is a thrilling and challenging run for experienced kayakers and rafters. It offers a range of rapids and obstacles, and the ideal streamflow range is between 500 and 3,000 cfs. Boaters must follow specific regulations to ensure safety on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-08 |
| River Levels | 133 cfs (4.02 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 212% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08277470 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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La Junta Canyon
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Duran Canyon
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Duran
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Duran Canyon Campground
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Upper La Junta
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Upper La Junta Campground
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