Snow River near Seward

Is this flow normal for November 11?

Today's 1,170 cfs is 290% above the median for this date — which counts as high water here.

The median flow on this date is 300 cfs, across 28 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

• Wind — 2 mph — light wind at the forecast location±0
• Gusts — Gusting to 19 mph — 16 mph over sustained-13
• Cold — 40°F air temperature — very cold weather-30
• Rain — 100% chance in the next 6 hours-25

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, and uses available public readings. 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.

• Paddler discussion on Reddit ↗

  Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source

• Search American Whitewater ↗

  Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions

• Satellite view and access roads ↗

  Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like

• Video from this water ↗

  The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive

• USGS gauge 15243900 ↗

  Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata

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• Wolverine Creek near Lawing16 mi
• Kenai River at Cooper Landing21 mi
• Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing22 mi
• Sixmile Creek near Hope36 mi