Streamflow levels across
Colorado
are currently
149.0% of normal, with the
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
7090cfs and gauge stage of 5.41 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Eagle River Near Minturn
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
43.23%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
275cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Arkansas River Below Granite, currently reporting a stage of
11.78ft.
The
Slater Fork Near Slater
in the
Little Snake
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
701cfs, about
189.44% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
Colorado's flow conditions are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain and semi-arid climate. The state's major surface flows include the Colorado, Arkansas, Platte, and Rio Grande rivers, with the Colorado River serving as the primary water source for much of the western United States. Major reservoirs and dams include the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and the Dillon Reservoir. The state's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowpack, with winter snowfall accumulating in the mountains and melting in the spring and summer months to feed downstream water sources. Climate change has had a significant impact on Colorado's hydrology in recent years, leading to decreased snowpack and earlier melting, which can exacerbate drought conditions and impact water availability.
Streamgauge Profile
Statewide Warnings & Alerts
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE ABOVE 7500FT/PIKE'S PEAK BETWEEN 7500 AND 11000 ...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 19 inches possible. * WHERE...Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 and 11000 Feet and Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous ...
WESTERN MOSQUITO RANGE/EAST LAKE COUNTY ABOVE 11000 FT; EASTERN SAWATCH ...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 19 inches possible. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS; GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS; ...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map ...
ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS; FLAT TOPS
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS; SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of the ...
EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
Rivers of Colorado
Watersheds of Colorado
Popular Whitewater Destinations
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
|
TOO HIGH | 330 | 65 |
|
47.75 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 68 |
|
54.18 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 68 |
|
RUNNABLE | 34.2 | 66 |
|
62.02 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 330 | 65 |
|
TOO HIGH | 100 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 214 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 214 | 60 |
|
TOO HIGH | 1380 | 68 |
RUNNABLE | 901 | 66 | |
|
TOO HIGH | 203 | 61 |
|
TOO HIGH | 401 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 901 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | -999.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1300 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 310 | 64 |
|
57.24 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 150 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 3.92 | 65 |
|
RUNNABLE | 3.92 | 65 |
|
55.99 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 405.00 | 77 |
|
TOO HIGH | 3.92 | 65 |
|
TOO HIGH | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 1030 | 68 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4120 | 75 |
|
RUNNABLE | 11.20 | 80 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179 | 67 |
|
TOO HIGH | 2600 | 83 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 97.6 | 59 |
|
TOO HIGH | 38.30 | 58 |
|
RUNNABLE | 42 | 78 |
|
RUNNABLE | 250 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 250 | 60 |
|
RUNNABLE | 35.6 | 56 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
182.00 | 62 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 14.2 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 55.3 | 69 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179 | 67 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
TOO HIGH | 653 | 65 |
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
1300 | 59 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
52.84 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 258 | 76 |
|
TOO HIGH | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 183 | 57 |
|
TOO HIGH | 183 | 57 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 66 |
|
TOO LOW | 42.4 | 59 |
|
RUNNABLE | 648 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
TOO HIGH | 80.7 | 56 |
|
TOO HIGH | 182.00 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 37.80 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 552 | 61 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 38.30 | 58 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.7 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 2290 | 66 |
|
RUNNABLE | 179.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.7 | 76 |
|
RUNNABLE | 56.9 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 56.9 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 182.00 | 62 |
|
RUNNABLE | 27.7 | 71 |
|
TOO HIGH | 5 | 77 |
|
TOO HIGH | 5 | 77 |
|
RUNNABLE | 60.5 | 62 |
|
TOO LOW | 60.5 | 62 |
|
TOO HIGH | 401 | 66 |