* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches for the passes north of I-5, and the Illinois Valley except up to 10 inches for the southern portions of the Illinois Valley. 1 to 2 ft in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness region. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, this includes Grants Pass, Wilderville, Merlin, Galice and Agness as well as portions of I-5 and Highway 199. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, this includes Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma and Wolf Creek. This also includes portions of I-5 and Highway 199 and the Sexton Pass, Smith Hill and Stage Pass on I-5, Hayes Hill on Highway 199 and Bear Camp road in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will be lighter and more showery tonight into Wednesday with mostly light accumulations. Another round of heavier snowfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 800 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating ranges from Class II to Class IV depending on the segment of the river. The West Section Line of Sec 31, T40S, R10W is approximately 10 miles long and features several challenging rapids such as the "Devil's Staircase" and "Surprise."
There are specific regulations in place to protect the area and ensure safety. Boaters are required to have a permit for overnight trips and must adhere to "Leave No Trace" principles. Additionally, motorized watercraft are not allowed on this section of the river.
Sources such as American Whitewater and the Bureau of Land Management were used to verify this information. It is important for visitors to research current streamflow conditions and check for any updates or changes to regulations before planning a trip to the Whitewater River Run.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 347 cfs (0.2 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 27% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14400000 |
Illinois River Near Kerby
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662cfs |
Chetco River Near Brookings
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1110cfs |
Sucker Cr Bl Lt Grayback Cr Nr Holland
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100cfs |
Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
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1390cfs |
Applegate River Near Wilderville
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345cfs |
Indian C Nr Happy Camp Ca
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227cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Shady Acres
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Josephine Creek Camp
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Josephine Campground
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Josephine Creek Campground
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Headwaters And Perennial Tributaries To West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40S, R10W
Headwaters Including Both Unnamed Forks And Rr Lakes To Confluence With Rough And Ready Creek
Confluence Of North And South Forks Rough And Ready To Middle Of Sec 15, T40S, R9W
West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40S, R10W To Confluence With North Fork Smith River
Headwaters To Middle Of Sec 15, T39S, R4E
Middle Of Sec 15, T39S, R4E To Confluence With Canyon Creek