Winter Storm Warning
2025-12-07T05:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet, with locally higher amounts possible in the Bear River Range and upper Cottonwoods. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely. Very low visibility in blowing and drifting snow is likely near Logan Summit. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will become heavy at times after 4 AM Friday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be Friday evening into Saturday morning, with rates exceeding 2 inches per hour at times.

Staircase Section - 2nd Dam To 1st Dam Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Utah

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Staircase section of the Logan River in Utah is a popular river run for experienced kayakers and rafters.

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Summary

The section runs from the 2nd Dam to 1st Dam, and features several challenging river obstacles such as Class IV rapids, steep drops, and tight turns. The difficulty level of this run is high, so it is recommended only for experienced paddlers. The best time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with recommended cfs of 400-800. Caution should be taken during periods of high water as the rapids can become dangerous.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	127 cfs (2.58 ft)
Percent of Normal	187%
Optimal Range	500-1000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	IV+ to V-
Elevation	4,697 ft
Gradient	150 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	123 cfs
Gauge Height	2.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 10109000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Logan 0.0cfs	0cfs
Logan River Above State Dam 123.0cfs	123cfs
Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co 59.6cfs	60cfs
Little Bear River At Paradise 37.8cfs	38cfs
Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line 415.0cfs	415cfs
Bear River Near Corinne 791.0cfs	791cfs