2025-12-24T14:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph, isolated gusts to 70 mph. * WHERE...Waha, Alpowa Summit, Winchester, Craigmont, and Soldiers Meadow Road. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 70% chance for gusts greater than 60 mph across western Lewis and southern Nez Perce County including Waha, along the Snake River between Asotin and Rogersburg, and Highway 129 from Asotin southward. For remaining areas, wind gusts will be between 30 and 50 mph including Highway 12 between Pomeroy and Clarkston.
Summary
This class II-III river run covers a distance of approximately 25 miles, with rapids and obstacles like Boulder Garden, Rattlesnake, and Lower Falls.
Despite its popularity, the Lower Grande Ronde River is subject to specific regulations to ensure its preservation and safety for all visitors. This includes a limit on the number of launches per day, as well as a permit system for commercial outfitters. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from camping along certain stretches of the river to prevent environmental damage.
Sources also recommend that visitors to the Lower Grande Ronde River come prepared with adequate gear, including helmets, life jackets, and appropriate footwear. It is also important to note that the river can be subject to sudden changes in flow, so visitors should be cautious and informed before embarking on their journey.
Overall, the Lower Grande Ronde River offers a thrilling and scenic whitewater experience for adventurers of varying skill levels, as long as they adhere to the necessary regulations and safety precautions.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 59000 cfs (10.54 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 59% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13334300 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Snake River Near Anatone
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24000cfs |
Snake River Bl Mcduff Rapids At China Gardens
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20000cfs |
Asotin Creek At Asotin
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98cfs |
Webb Creek Near Sweetwater Id
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-999999cfs |
Asotin Creek Below Confluence Near Asotin
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54cfs |
Sweetwater Creek At Mouth At Sweetwater Id
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8cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Lime Hill Campsite
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Wild Goose Campsite
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Below Corral Creek Campsite
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Across Corral Creek Campsite
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Lower China Garden Campsite
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China Garden Campsite
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River Runs
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Grande Ronde River (Lower)
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The Confluence With The Grande Ronde River
To Ends In The Slack Water Of The Lower Granite Reservoir, Located One Half Mile Above The Town Of Asotin, Washington
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Snake River - 4.01
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Joseph Creek
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The Northern Boundary Of The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest To The Confluence With The Grande Ronde River