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LOWER SNAKE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Snake Of The Blue

Lower Snake

Class III TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 38 CFS

Too Low
41°, Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow

The lower Snake River run in Colorado offers a thrilling experience for intermediate to advanced kayakers and rafters. The river features class III-IV rapids with challenging obstacles such as the Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and Million Dollar Fishing Hole. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July when the water levels are high enough to navigate. The recommended minimum flow for this run is 1,500 cfs. It is important to note that this section of the Snake River is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced paddlers. Proper safety equipment and precautions should be taken to ensure an enjoyable and safe trip.

Weather today, Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Status Too Low
Class Level III to III+
Elevation 9,326 ft
Run Length 4.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 38.3 cfs
Gauge Height 1.4 ft
Reporting Streamgage Snake River Near Montezuma
USGS 09047500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500
179 cfs 3.4 ft
Muddy Crk Blw Wolford Mtn Reser. Nr Kremmling
USGS 09041400
155 cfs 5.2 ft
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward
USGS 06722500
5 cfs 1.5 ft
Fraser River At Upper Sta
USGS 09022000
11 cfs 1.0 ft
Coal Creek Near Plainview
USGS 06730300
28 cfs 1.2 ft
Colorado River At Windy Gap
USGS 09034250
1,410 cfs 5.9 ft
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
109 cfs 5.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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