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 250 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run is Class III-IV, which means it is suitable for intermediate and advanced paddlers.
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles, and it includes several challenging rapids and obstacles such as the "Pinball" rapid, "Souse Hole" rapid, and "Rock Garden" rapid. Paddlers should be skilled in navigating through tight channels, large rocks, and steep drops.
Specific regulations to the area include the need for a permit to access the river. The permit can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management, and it is required for all visitors to the area. Additionally, visitors should adhere to Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run in Santa Barbara CG to Concrete Bridge on FR 116 is an exciting and challenging destination for experienced whitewater paddlers. It is important to check current streamflow levels and obtain the necessary permits before embarking on this adventure.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-22 |
| River Levels | 1420 cfs (5.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 60% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08290000 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Campground
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Hodges
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Llanito Frio Campground
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Comales Campground
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Comales
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Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
Headwaters To Confluence With Rio Pueblo
Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo