Winter Storm Watch
2026-02-18T04:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with 1 to 2 feet above 5000 ft possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 ft in western Siskiyou County. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd and Highway 3 south of Callahan. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to lower to 4500 ft Sunday night then down to 4000 ft Monday. Snow levels lower further Monday night into Tuesday, possibly as low as 2000 ft by Tuesday morning. This could result in light snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the Scott and Klamath River Valleys.

Sluice Box To Green Riffle Paddle Report

Paddle Report

California

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Sluice Box to Green Riffle river run on the Klamath River in California is an exciting and challenging stretch of water that offers stunning scenery and thrilling rapids.

Summary

The river run difficulty is rated as class III to IV, and it features several obstacles such as rocks, drops, and powerful currents that require excellent boating skills to navigate safely. The best time to float this section of water is during the late spring and early summer months when the water levels are high, with a recommended CFS of 1500 to 3000. Experienced boaters will find this run to be exhilarating, while novices are advised to seek professional guidance before attempting it.

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River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	3690 cfs (4.74 ft)
Percent of Normal	116%
Optimal Range	700-10000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	III- to IV
Elevation	1,317 ft
Run Length	60.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	2120 cfs
Gauge Height	3.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 11520500

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Winter Storm Watch
Until 2026-02-14T04:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with 1 to 2 feet above 5000 ft possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 ft in western Siskiyou County. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd and Highway 3 south of Callahan. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to lower to 4500 ft Sunday night then down to 4000 ft Monday. Snow levels lower further Monday night into Tuesday, possibly as low as 2000 ft by Tuesday morning. This could result in light snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the Scott and Klamath River Valleys.

SLUICE BOX TO GREEN RIFFLE

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

February 13, 2026

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	3690 cfs (4.74 ft)
Percent of Normal	116%
Optimal Range	700-10000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	III- to IV
Elevation	1,317 ft
Run Length	60.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	2120 cfs
Gauge Height	3.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Klamath R Nr Seiad Valley Ca USGS 11520500

Realtime River Levels

Klamath R Nr Seiad Valley Ca
USGS 11520500

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

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Star Gulch Near Ruch 1.21cfs	1cfs
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