* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches over the Cascade Foothills, except 8 to 16 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, and Eastern Douglas County Foothills. Including the locations of...Toketee Falls, Steamboat, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and there may be delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be lighter tonight into Wednesday, then increase again Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
The Rogue River in Oregon is a popular whitewater destination, with the section from the wilderness boundary to the confluence with the North Fork Rogue River being particularly exciting.
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 1,500 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), although experienced kayakers may enjoy higher flows. The class rating for this section is mostly class III and IV rapids, with some class V rapids in high water. The segment mileage is approximately 34 miles.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on this section include Rainie Falls, a class V rapid with a tricky line and a large hydraulic at the bottom, Blossom Bar, a class IV rapid with a narrow chute and a large hole at the bottom, and Upper and Lower Black Bar Falls, two class IV drops that can be portaged if necessary.
There are several regulations to be aware of when planning a trip on the Rogue River. Permits are required for all overnight trips, and campsites must be reserved in advance. Fires are not allowed except in designated fire rings, and all waste must be packed out. Additionally, there are fishing restrictions in certain areas to protect native fish populations.
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Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 145 cfs (5.14 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 46% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14315950 |
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Hamaker
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Happy Campsize
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Lake West Nordic Shelter
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Hummingbird Campsite
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Rocky Ridge Forest Camp
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Beaver Shelter
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