2025-12-24T10:00:00-08:00
...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER FOR SISKIYOU COUNTY... .A high impact winter storm will bring strong winds, and heavy snowfall (mainly above 4500 feet), to Siskiyou County. The snow level will begin near 5000 feet early Tuesday, but quickly rise to 7000 feet. Snow levels will fall to around 5000 feet Wednesday then to around 4000 feet Thursday night into Friday. The most significant impacts will be strong south winds both Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning and early Thursday morning into Thursday evening, snow over higher passes (including Snowmans Summit) Wednesday evening into Friday, and the potential for lower snow levels to allow snow to affect a larger portion of the Mount Shasta region from Thursday afternoon into Friday. Snow and strong winds will also impact the Crater Lake region Tuesday into Wednesday. * WHAT...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over high and exposed terrain. Wet snow expected above 5500 feet in the Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds combined with light snow will create hazardous conditions. Strongest winds are expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Above 5500 feet in the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This includes Crater Lake and Mt Ashland Ski Park. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow accumulation probabilities.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 600 and 3000 cubic feet per second (cfs), and the river is rated as a Class III to IV. The segment is approximately 10 miles long and features a series of rapids and obstacles, including the "Picket Fence" and "Green Wall."
The Picket Fence is a Class IV rapid located about halfway through the run. It is a tight and technical drop that requires precise maneuvering. The Green Wall is another Class IV rapid near the end of the run. It is a steep and powerful drop that can be challenging, especially at higher flow levels.
In addition to the rapids, there are also several regulations in place for this area. The use of motorized boats is prohibited, and all watercraft must be inspected for invasive species before entering the water. Additionally, all boaters must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 87 cfs (4.65 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 600-3000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14313500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
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Inlet Campground
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East Lemolo Campground
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Bunker Hill Campground
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Poole Creek Group Campground
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Lemolo Lake Resorts
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Poole Creek Campground
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East Lemolo
Lemolo Lake To Oregon Cacades Recreation Area Boundary
Oregon Cascades Recreation Area Boundary To Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary
Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary To Maidu Lake