* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 500 and 1,500 cfs. This section of the river is rated as a class II-IV run, depending on the water level.
The segment mileage of this run is approximately 12 miles, starting at the Pasayten Wilderness Boundary and ending at a point on the range line between Sec 12, R14E and Sec 17, R16E. The river rapids and obstacles include Funnel Falls, Pinball Rapid, and Rocky Chute.
Specific regulations to the area include obtaining a permit for overnight camping and following Leave No Trace principles. The use of motorized boats is prohibited in the Pasayten Wilderness Boundary.
Sources for this information include American Whitewater and the US Forest Service. It is important to always check current conditions and water levels before embarking on any whitewater trip.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-03-08 |
| River Levels | 1870 cfs (10.07 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 134% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12175500 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Granite Creek Cabin Campground
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Panther
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Ruby Pasture
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Hidden Hand
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Cougar Island
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Cougar Island Camp
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Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Point On Range Line Between Sec 12, R14E And Sec 17, R16E
Point On Range Line To Ruby Creek
Confluence Of Canyon And Granite Creeks To Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary
Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary To Slack Water Of Ross Lake
Headwaters To Confluence With Thunder Creek
Swamp Creek To Ruby Creek