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WESTWATER

Whitewater River Run





Utah Colorado River

Westwater

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 7,950 CFS

Runnable
67°, Showers Likely And Breezy

The Westwater River Run in Utah on the Colorado River is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The difficulty level is class III-IV, making it best suited for experienced rafters and kayakers with intermediate to advanced skills. The river offers a variety of obstacles, including rapids and hydraulics, which require careful navigation. The best time of year to float this section of water is from April to June, when water levels are high, and flows range from 3,000 to 8,000 cfs. It is essential to check the water levels before planning a trip, as they can vary significantly based on weather conditions.

Weather today, Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 4,094 ft
Run Length 17.0 Mi
Gradient 10 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 7950 cfs
Gauge Height 4.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River Near Cisco
USGS 09180500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab
USGS 09182400
4 cfs 5.8 ft
Dolores River Near Cisco
USGS 09180000
681 cfs 8.4 ft
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
USGS 09163500
7,830 cfs 5.8 ft
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
USGS 09152500
2,670 cfs 4.2 ft
Dolores River Near Gateway
USGS 09179450
622 cfs 8.3 ft
Colorado River Near Cisco
USGS 09180500
7,950 cfs 4.5 ft
Mill Creek Blw Pack Creek Nr Mouth At Moab
USGS 09185100
7 cfs 4.6 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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