2026-01-08T10:00:00-08:00
Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area. The first overnight, and the second Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels of 4500 feet will fall to 3500 feet overnight. Then, snow levels begin at 3000 feet Wednesday afternoon before falling as low as 1500 feet on Thursday morning, with significant snow for west side areas and northern Klamath County at elevations above 2000 feet. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to 15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...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 very difficult to impossible. Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation between 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM Thursday. Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range. Location >= >= >= >= 2in 8in 12in 18in -------- ---- ---- ---- ---- Siskiyou 78% 4% 0% 0% Pass Lake of 100% 54% 44% 35% the Woods Diamond 100% 99% 67% 42% Lake Junction Mt. A 100% 37% 15% 0% Lodge Crater 100% 97% 66% 44% Lake Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for the Little Applegate River is between 400-800 cubic feet per second (cfs), which typically occurs in the spring during snowmelt or after heavy rainfall.
The Little Applegate River is rated as a Class III-IV river, with some challenging rapids and obstacles. The river is divided into two main segments: Upper and Lower Little Applegate. The Upper Little Applegate segment is approximately 7 miles long and offers challenging rapids such as "The Plunge" and "The Narrows". The Lower Little Applegate segment is approximately 12 miles long and offers more moderate rapids such as "Collins Riffle" and "Bottle Drop".
Specific river rapids and obstacles include boulder gardens, narrow chutes, steep drops, and technical rapids. Some of the most notable rapids include "The Plunge", a Class IV rapid with a steep drop and tight entrance, and "The Narrows", a Class III rapid with a narrow chute and tight walls.
There are specific regulations to the area, including a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a limit of 10 commercial trips per day. All boaters are required to wear a personal flotation device and carry a whistle. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the river corridor.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 16 cfs (1.7 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 102% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14353000 |
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Area Campgrounds
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Wrangle Campground
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Mt. Ashland Campground
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Mount Ashland Campground
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Mt Ashland
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Mount Ashland
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Squaw Lakes
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Little Applegate River
Garden Way Park
Liberty Street Park
Calle Guanajuato
Clay St Park
North Main / Scenic