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2025-12-19T20:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 85 mph, strongest near the base of the foothills along CO-93 and north of Wellington in Larimer County. * WHERE...Longmont, Boulder, and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

Lower North Fork Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Lower North Fork River Run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting stretch of river that offers Class II-III rapids.

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Summary

The run is about 7 miles long and features several fun obstacles such as Widowmaker, Cougar, and Dragon's Tongue. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when the water levels are high and the rapids are more challenging. The recommended flow for this river run is between 400 and 800 cfs. Overall, the Lower North Fork River Run is a great option for intermediate-level rafters looking for a fun and thrilling adventure in Colorado.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	182 cfs (3.29 ft)
Percent of Normal	84%
Status	Too High
Class Level	III
Elevation	5,245 ft
Run Length	11.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	19.2 cfs
Gauge Height	2.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06752000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore 3.39cfs	3cfs
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal 0.35cfs	0cfs
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn 19.20cfs	19cfs
Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins 30.3cfs	30cfs
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C 6.37cfs	6cfs
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville 7.69cfs	8cfs