The river is sitting at 6,198 cfs today. Navigation is as easy as it gets and every sandbar on the lower river is high and dry. If you can handle some light drizzle today, the low winds make for a quiet pull on the water.
Saturday’s forecast is calling for over two inches of rain. That much water usually turns a gear pile into a swamp, so plan for Friday or wait for the system to clear. The flow is projected to drop toward 4,600 cfs through the weekend, so the sandbars aren't going anywhere, but you'll definitely want a dry bag for your clothes.
We are officially in the shoulder season and the summer crowds have cleared out. There are over 130 boats sitting in the yard ready to go. It is a good stretch for a last-minute trip if you can time it around the heavy rain.