2025-12-07T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except 4 to 8 inches south of Manti. * WHERE...Central Mountains, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes with significant impacts to conditions on Soldier Summit. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest period of snow will be Friday evening into Saturday morning, with rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300 and 1,500 cfs. The class rating for Bear Canyon is Class III-IV, with several obstacles and rapids such as "The Toilet Bowl," "The Chute," and "The Widowmaker." This section of the river spans 5 miles and takes around 2-3 hours to complete.
Visitors to this area must follow specific regulations, such as wearing a life jacket at all times and having adequate experience and equipment. Additionally, there are specific access points for launching and taking out, and visitors must stay within these designated areas. The Bear Canyon section of the Whitewater River is located within the Manti-La Sal National Forest and is subject to its rules and regulations.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 2 cfs (2.65 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 300-1500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09314280 |
Bear Canyon
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