2026-04-04T10:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Summary
It features rapids such as No Name, Wall Rapid, Tombstone, and South Canyon. The best time to float this section of the river is between May and September with recommended flow rates of 800-3000 cfs. There are some hazards on this section of the river, such as low head dams and strainers. It is recommended that only experienced paddlers attempt this run.
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15-Day Weather Outlook
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1380 cfs (2.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Optimal Range | 1000-18000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to III |
| Elevation | 6,113 ft |
| Run Length | 6.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 21 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 824 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09070500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
|
1730cfs |
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs
|
692cfs |
Colorado River Near Dotsero
|
824cfs |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
|
317cfs |
West Divide Creek Near Raven
|
15cfs |
Eagle River Below Gypsum
|
333cfs |
Grizzly Creek Garfield County
South Canyon Boat Ramp
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
Two Rivers to South Canyon
Cemetery
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
A E Axtell Park
Hyland Park
Sister Lucy Downey Park
Sopris Park