Extreme Cold Warning
2026-01-24T12:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Upper Saint Louis Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Minnesota

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Upper St.

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Summary

Louis River run in Minnesota is a challenging Class III-IV river run that offers thrilling rapids and scenic views. The river obstacles include boulder gardens, narrow chutes, and standing waves. It is best to float this section of water in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with a recommended flow of 800-1200 cfs. This section is not recommended for beginners and requires experienced paddlers with proper gear and safety precautions. The Upper St. Louis River run is an exhilarating adventure for those seeking a challenging and rewarding river run.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	6710 cfs (6.46 ft)
Percent of Normal	34%
Optimal Range	300-50000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	II+ to IV
Elevation	1,109 ft
Run Length	4.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	693 cfs
Gauge Height	1.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 04024000

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Extreme Cold Warning
Until 2026-01-23T14:45:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.