...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.
The river features continuous rapids and technical maneuvers, including Slaughterhouse Falls and The Toilet Bowl. The best time to float this section is during the spring run-off, typically from late May to early July, with recommended flows between 1,500-3,000 CFS. This section is not recommended for beginners and requires experience and skill. Overall, the Cemetery River Run is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts.
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs
|
512cfs |
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
|
1800cfs |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
|
268cfs |
Colorado River Near Dotsero
|
1140cfs |
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
|
209cfs |
West Divide Creek Near Raven
|
15cfs |
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 901 cfs (2.38 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 106% |
| Optimal Range | 600-8000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II+ to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,726 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 15 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 512 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09085000 |