* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, locally up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will increase Thursday morning to early afternoon, which could bring a brief period of freezing rain before snow levels drop again through the evening. Confidence is low for freezing rain, but the potential exists for a light glaze of ice.
The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 1200-3000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The river is rated as a class III-IV, meaning it has moderate to difficult rapids with high waves and fast currents. The segment mileage of the run is approximately 10 miles from the headwaters to the confluence with West Fork Agnes Creek.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on the Whitewater River Run include Roller Coaster, Brain Damage, and Pinball. Roller Coaster is a series of steep drops and waves that will get your adrenaline pumping. Brain Damage is a narrow chute with a tight turn that requires precise maneuvering. Pinball is a series of boulder-strewn rapids that will test your rafting skills.
There are specific regulations to the area, including permits for commercial outfitters and restrictions on alcohol consumption. The river run is located within the Wenatchee National Forest, and visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles. Additionally, there are designated campsites along the river that must be reserved in advance.
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 0 cfs (0.08 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 1200-3000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 2.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12181200 |
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6360cfs |
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3100cfs |
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4090cfs |
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9750cfs |
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23900cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cloudy Pass Camp
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Waynes camp
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Image Lake Group Campground
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Lady camp
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Flat Creek
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Lyman Lake Camp
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