Winter Weather Advisory
2026-01-25T05:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts on favored aspects. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Avalanche Down Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Avalanche Down River Run on the Crystal River in Colorado is a thrilling Class IV-V run with challenging rapids and obstacles such as drops, boulder gardens, and steep chutes.

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Summary

The best time to tackle this run is in late spring or early summer when water levels are at their highest, with recommended flows between 500-1000 cfs. This is not a run for beginners or intermediate paddlers, as it requires advanced kayaking or rafting skills and experience. The narrow and technical nature of the river demands precise navigation, making it an exhilarating challenge for experienced thrill-seekers.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	330 cfs (1.76 ft)
Percent of Normal	102%
Optimal Range	500-1000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III
Elevation	6,920 ft
Run Length	12.0 Mi
Gradient	54 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	43.4 cfs
Gauge Height	0.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09081600

Hourly Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Crystal River Ab Avalanche C 43.4cfs	43cfs
Roaring Fork River Near Emma 201.0cfs	201cfs
West Divide Creek Near Raven 6.82cfs	7cfs
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs 382.0cfs	382cfs
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs 1060.0cfs	1060cfs
Muddy Creek At Bardine 4.23cfs	4cfs