Wind Advisory
2026-03-15T06:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Grand Valley, and Upper Gunnison River Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Catherine Store Section Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Catherine Store section of the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class III river run with a moderate difficulty level.

Summary

The best time to float this section is during the spring when the snowmelt increases the water flow to around 1,000-2,000 cfs. The river has several obstacles including rocks, boulders, and small rapids that require some maneuvering skills. Kayakers and rafters can enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains and trees while navigating through the river. Overall, this section provides a thrilling yet safe river adventure.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	401 cfs (5.3 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Optimal Range	600-1200 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to II+
Elevation	6,479 ft
Run Length	4.0 Mi
Gradient	20 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	170 cfs
Gauge Height	4.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09081000

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Roaring Fork River Near Emma 170.0cfs	170cfs
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C 62.5cfs	63cfs
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs 341.0cfs	341cfs
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs 1240.0cfs	1240cfs
Colorado River Near Dotsero 770.0cfs	770cfs
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi 41.3cfs	41cfs