Winter Weather Advisory
2026-02-20T04:00:00-08:00

...A SERIES OF WEAK SYSTEMS WILL BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO THE NORTHERN OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COAST AND CASCADE RANGES THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT... .A broad area of low pressure will continue to bring widespread snow showers to elevations above 1500 ft through at least Thursday night. Give the showery nature of the precipitation and uncertainty as to the exact track of the Wednesday night system, there is some variability in forecast total snow fall accumulations through Thursday night. While the forecast remains on track for overall snowfall totals, where exactly the highest accumulations remain in flux. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches through Wednesday night and another 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday morning through Thursday night. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Headwaters To Mt Jefferson Wilderness Boundary Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Oregon

Last Updated: 2026-02-07

The Whitewater River Run Headwaters to Mt Jefferson Wilderness Boundary is a popular river run in the state of Oregon.

Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run ranges from class II to class IV, depending on the segment of the river. The total segment mileage for this river run is approximately 10 miles.

There are several notable rapids and obstacles along the way, including the Narrows, a narrow and technical section of the river that features steep drops and tight turns, as well as the Toilet Bowl, a deep and turbulent pool that can be difficult to navigate. Other notable rapids include House Rock, Boulder Drop, and The Chute.

There are several regulations and guidelines that must be followed when paddling on the Whitewater River. For example, all paddlers must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on camping along the river, as well as restrictions on fires and alcohol consumption.

Overall, the Whitewater River Run Headwaters to Mt Jefferson Wilderness Boundary is a challenging and exciting river run that offers beautiful scenery and thrilling rapids. Paddlers should be prepared for a range of water conditions and should follow all regulations and guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

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River Run Details

Last Updated	2026-02-07
River Levels	459 cfs (2.47 ft)
Percent of Normal	65%
Status
Class Level	ii-iv
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 14158500

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Winter Weather Advisory
Until 2026-02-18T12:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
...A SERIES OF WEAK SYSTEMS WILL BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO THE NORTHERN OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COAST AND CASCADE RANGES THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT... .A broad area of low pressure will continue to bring widespread snow showers to elevations above 1500 ft through at least Thursday night. Give the showery nature of the precipitation and uncertainty as to the exact track of the Wednesday night system, there is some variability in forecast total snow fall accumulations through Thursday night. While the forecast remains on track for overall snowfall totals, where exactly the highest accumulations remain in flux. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches through Wednesday night and another 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday morning through Thursday night. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.