2026-04-16T20:00:00-06:00
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Summary
This run can be challenging for beginners and requires experienced rafting skills. The best time of year to float this section is during the spring and early summer months when the water level is high, with recommended CFS levels ranging from 2,000-5,000. Obstacles to watch out for include tight turns, large rocks, and strong currents, so it's important to have a knowledgeable guide and proper safety equipment.
Regional Streamflow Levels
Colorado River Near Dotsero
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1140cfs |
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs
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512cfs |
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
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1800cfs |
Eagle River Below Gypsum
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255cfs |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
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268cfs |
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
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209cfs |
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1380 cfs (2.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Optimal Range | 500-8000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | IV+ to V+ |
| Elevation | 6,113 ft |
| Run Length | 4.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 85 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1140 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09070500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Coffee Pot Spring
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Upper Colorado Rec Area
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Lyons Gulch Dispersed
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Lyons Gulch Campground
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Cottonwood Island
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White Owl
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Grizzly Creek Garfield County
Dotsero Landing Boat Ramp
Lyon's Gulch Boat Ramp
Cottonwood Island Boat Ramp
South Canyon Boat Ramp
Barrel Springs
Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
A E Axtell Park
Hyland Park
Sister Lucy Downey Park
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