Winter Storm Watch
2026-05-06T12:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches possible, with isolated totals up to 20 inches possible above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and the Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult at times, especially Tuesday night.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The Big South River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that runs for nine miles through the Roosevelt National Forest.

Summary

This section contains a series of tight, technical rapids, including S-turn, Triple Drop, and Super Collider. The best time to float this section is in late spring to early summer when the snowmelt is at its peak, with recommended CFS levels of 400-700. Due to the technical nature of the rapids, this section is recommended only for experienced paddlers, and a guide is strongly advised.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Joe Wright Creek Below Joe Wright Reservoir 3.7cfs	4cfs
Joe Wright Creek Above Joe Wright Reservoir 2.69cfs	3cfs
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass 8.72cfs	9cfs
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass 1.12cfs	1cfs
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch 47.4cfs	47cfs
Laramie River Near Glendevey 39.80cfs	40cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	34 cfs (2.63 ft)
Percent of Normal	72%
Optimal Range	150-800 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V to V+
Elevation	8,091 ft
Run Length	12.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	40.9 cfs
Gauge Height	2.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06716500