* 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.
The ideal streamflow for this river is between 150 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher flows in the spring and early summer. The river is rated as a class III-IV, which means it has rapids with moderate to difficult features and requires experienced paddlers.
The Range Creek has a total segment mileage of approximately 12 miles, which can be broken down into two sections. The upper segment is around 5 miles long and is more technical, with rapids like "Soda Creek" and "Shark's Tooth." The lower segment is approximately 7 miles long and has rapids like "Devil's Slide" and "Kamikaze." Both segments offer stunning views of the surrounding canyons and rock formations.
There are specific regulations that apply to the Range Creek area. The river is located on private property, and paddlers must obtain permission from the landowners before accessing the river. Additionally, the river is closed to paddlers from March 15 to June 15 to protect nesting bald eagles.
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 2 cfs (2.65 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 150-800 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09314280 |