High Wind Warning
2025-12-19T20:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the foothills.

Big South Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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.

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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.

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	21.7 cfs
Gauge Height	2.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06716500

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Joe Wright Creek Below Joe Wright Reservoir 1.75cfs	2cfs
Joe Wright Creek Above Joe Wright Reservoir 2.69cfs	3cfs
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass -999.00cfs	-999cfs
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass 0.26cfs	0cfs
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch 19.5cfs	20cfs
Laramie River Near Glendevey -999.00cfs	-999cfs