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California · river

Snow Creek near White Water

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

80of 100

Good

Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

10 mph

gusting to 10 mph

Air temp

98°F

0% chance of rain

River flow

0 cfs

very low for this date

Best day to paddle this week

Friday · 51

  • Today

    26

  • Sun

    16

  • Mon

    44

  • Tue

    43

  • Wed

    50

  • Thu

    47

  • Fri

    51

    Best

Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
9a89
10a1417
11a1720
12p1820
1p2123
2p2124
3p2225
4p2125
5p2126
6p2025
7p1925
8p1422

Is this flow normal for August 1?

Today's 0 cfs is 100% below the median for this date — which counts as very low water here.

The median flow on this date is 2 cfs, across 46 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind10 mph — noticeable but manageable-8
  • Heat98°F — bring more water than you think-12

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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