Winter Storm Watch
2026-05-06T18:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible, with isolated totals up to 18 inches possible along and north of I-70. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, and the Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * 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 lower Snake River run in Colorado offers a thrilling experience for intermediate to advanced kayakers and rafters.

Summary

The river features class III-IV rapids with challenging obstacles such as the Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and Million Dollar Fishing Hole. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July when the water levels are high enough to navigate. The recommended minimum flow for this run is 1,500 cfs. It is important to note that this section of the Snake River is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced paddlers. Proper safety equipment and precautions should be taken to ensure an enjoyable and safe trip.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Keystone Gulch Near Dillon 3.84cfs	4cfs
Snake River Near Montezuma 33.9cfs	34cfs
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon 6.23cfs	6cfs
Blue River Near Dillon 51.1cfs	51cfs
Blue River Below Dillon 57.4cfs	57cfs
Tenmile Creek Bl North Tenmile C 33.9cfs	34cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	14 cfs (1.1 ft)
Percent of Normal	78%
Optimal Range	250-400 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III to III+
Elevation	9,326 ft
Run Length	4.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	33.9 cfs
Gauge Height	1.4 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09047500