2025-12-15T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 1500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run varies from class III to class IV, depending on the water level. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on this run include Tight Squeeze, a narrow channel that requires precise navigation, and House Rock, a large boulder that creates a challenging wave train. Other rapids on this run include Necessity, Jaws, and Zigzag.
There are specific regulations that apply to the Whitewater River run. For example, a permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is required to launch a raft or kayak on this section of the river. Additionally, all boaters must follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all of their trash. It is also important to note that this section of the river is only open during certain times of the year, and there may be restrictions on the number of boats allowed on the river at one time.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 175 cfs (1.85 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 107% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13183000 |
Dry Cr - M15