2025-12-17T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet possible, with amounts greater than 16 inches at the highest elevations. Widespread westerly winds gusting 50 to 70 mph, with isolated stronger winds. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult, especially along mountain passes like Teton, Togwotee, and South Pass due to a combination of strong winds and falling snow reducing visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of winds near 80 mph possible, especially for eastern mountain slopes, like the eastern Absaroka and Wind River Mountains. The heaviest snow occurs between about 5 AM and noon MST Wednesday, where snow rates will exceed 1 inch an hour, and possibly 2 inches an hour.
Summary
The ideal streamflow for this section ranges from 400 to 1,000 cfs. The class rating for this section is mostly class IV, with a few class V rapids. The total segment mileage for Scab Creek is approximately 8 miles.
The river features several challenging rapids, including "Piece of Cake" and "The S-Turn." "Piece of Cake" is a class V rapid that requires precise maneuvering to navigate safely. "The S-Turn" is a class IV rapid that requires paddlers to navigate through a narrow channel with a sharp turn.
Specific regulations for the Scab Creek section include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters, as well as a $3 user fee for all visitors. It is important to note that this section of the Whitewater River is only suitable for experienced paddlers due to its challenging rapids and remote location.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 961 cfs (5.05 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 37% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09196500 |
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