2025-12-06T14:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches with the highest elevations seeing 2 to 3 feet. Gusty winds of 25 to 40 mph will be common. Higher elevations of the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges could gust above 45 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over Teton, Togwotee, and Salt River Passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to lighten in intensity between 8AM and 2PM Friday, with accumulations generally between 1 and 5 inches. Moderate to heavy snowfall begins after 3PM Friday and continues through the overnight hours, this is when a bulk of the snow accumulations will occur. Gusty west winds of 25 to 40 mph, and possibly above 45 mph across higher elevations, occur after sunset Friday and continue into Saturday morning. Heavy snowfall and gusty winds could cause reduced visibility and drifting snow.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for the river is between 1,000 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The river is rated Class III and IV, with some sections reaching Class V. The segment mileage of the river run varies depending on the put-in and take-out points, ranging from 8 to 12 miles.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on the Whitewater River Run include the "Big Drops," a series of large drops with technical maneuvers required to navigate them. Other challenges on the river include "The Dizzy," a rapid with a tight turn and a steep drop, and "The S-Turn," a rapid with a section of narrow, technical rapids.
There are specific regulations in place for the Whitewater River Run to ensure safety and preservation of the natural environment. Rafters are required to wear a personal flotation device at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft on certain sections of the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 43 cfs (2.25 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13025500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Crow C Nr Fairview Wyo
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39cfs |
Smiths Fork Near Border
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60cfs |
Salt River Ab Reservoir Nr Etna Wy
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435cfs |
Green River At Warren Bridge
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206cfs |
Bear River At Border
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160cfs |
Greys River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy
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371cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cazier Guard Station
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Middle Piney Lake Campground
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Middle Piney Lake
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Sacajawea
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Cottonwood Lake Group Campground
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Cottonwood Lake Campground
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Source To Trailhead
Source To Kinney Creek Confluence
Source To Salt River Trailhead