* 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.
The ideal streamflow range for this segment of the river is between 300-800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The river is rated as a Class II-III, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The segment is approximately 5 miles long and features several rapids, including "S-Turn," "Rock Garden," and "The Slide." The river also has several obstacles such as trees and boulders.
It is important to note that the Whitewater River Run at Ojo Sarco is located on private property, and access is only permitted with permission. Additionally, all paddlers are required to wear proper safety gear, including a personal flotation device (PFD) and a helmet. It is also recommended that paddlers have previous whitewater experience before attempting this segment of the river.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run at Ojo Sarco offers a thrilling experience for intermediate paddlers. It is important to research current streamflow conditions and obtain permission before accessing the area.
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 133 cfs (4.02 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08277470 |
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