2025-12-22T04:00:00-08:00
...HIGH IMPACT WINTER STORM FOR SISKIYOU COUNTY... .A high impact winter storm will likely bring two waves of heavy snowfall to Siskiyou County above 4500 feet. The snow level will start around 5500 feet, although it will gradually lower through the week. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Diamond Lake. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Crater Lake National Park at 6100 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation between 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM Monday. Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range. Location >= >= >= 8in 12in 18in -------- ---- ---- ---- Diamond 19% 5% 1% Lake Junction Crater 64% 35% 9% Lake Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
Summary
This run is a class III-IV rapids level with an ideal streamflow range of 800-1500 cfs. The segment mileage of this run is approximately 6.5 miles.
There are several specific river rapids and obstacles on this run, including The Slot, which is a narrow chute with a drop into a large hole, and The S-Turn, which is a technical rapid with a series of turns. Other notable rapids include The Narrows, The Funnel, and The Hammer.
There are specific regulations to the area that should be followed, including wearing personal flotation devices at all times, having a whistle on hand, and avoiding alcohol or drugs while on the river. Additionally, it is important to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-20 |
| River Levels | 146 cfs (1.63 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 171% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 4.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14375100 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sucker Cr Bl Lt Grayback Cr Nr Holland
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181cfs |
Applegate River Near Copper
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177cfs |
Applegate River Near Applegate
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203cfs |
Star Gulch Near Ruch
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2cfs |
Indian C Nr Happy Camp Ca
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629cfs |
Illinois River Near Kerby
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2460cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cave Creek
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Chinquapin Group Campground
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Grayback
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Greyback campground
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Bolan Lake
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Bolan Lake Campground
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Headwaters To Forest Road 960
Headwaters At 4800 Ft Contour Line To Boundary Of The Cave/Underground River Styx.